North West England · England
Fire Door Signage in Greater Manchester
Managing buildings across Greater Manchester? We cover fire door signage surveys in Manchester, Oldham, Wigan and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
Fire Door Signage: Fire door signage is the mandatory blue-and-white signs on fire doors telling people how the door must be used: keep shut, keep locked shut, or automatic fire door keep clear.
- Area
- Greater Manchester
- Region
- North West England
- Postcode areas
- BL, M, OL, SK, WA, WN
- Towns listed
- 40
- Local authorities
- Bolton, Bury, Greater Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and others
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Greater Manchester?
- Automatic fire door keep clear signs on hold-open doors
- Fire door keep locked shut signs on cupboards and risers
- Photoluminescent signs where the fire strategy requires
- Removal of incorrect or duplicated signs
- Survey of every fire door's use and the sign it needs
- Fire door keep shut signs on self-closing doors
How does it work in Greater Manchester?
Survey
Each door's use is recorded and the correct sign identified.
Supply
Signs supplied in a consistent format across the building.
Fit
Signs fitted at a consistent height, both faces where needed.
Record
Signage recorded against each door reference.
Fire door law for Greater Manchester buildings
Greater Manchester is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
- Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties
How much does it cost in Greater Manchester?
In Greater Manchester, fire door signage surveys typically cost £8–£25 per sign ex VAT, depending on the building and specification.
Fire Door Signage by town in Greater Manchester
- Fire Door Signage in Altrincham
- Fire Door Signage in Ashton in Makerfield
- Fire Door Signage in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Fire Door Signage in Atherton
- Fire Door Signage in Bolton
- Fire Door Signage in Bury
- Fire Door Signage in Chadderton
- Fire Door Signage in Cheadle Hulme
- Fire Door Signage in Denton
- Fire Door Signage in Droylsden
- Fire Door Signage in Dukinfield
- Fire Door Signage in Eccles
- Fire Door Signage in Failsworth
- Fire Door Signage in Farnworth
- Fire Door Signage in Hazel Grove
- Fire Door Signage in Heywood
- Fire Door Signage in Hindley
- Fire Door Signage in Hyde
- Fire Door Signage in Leigh
- Fire Door Signage in Manchester
- Fire Door Signage in Middleton
- Fire Door Signage in Old Trafford
- Fire Door Signage in Oldham
- Fire Door Signage in Prestwich
- Fire Door Signage in Radcliffe
- Fire Door Signage in Rochdale
- Fire Door Signage in Royton
- Fire Door Signage in Saddleworth
- Fire Door Signage in Sale
- Fire Door Signage in Salford
- Fire Door Signage in Stalybridge
- Fire Door Signage in Stockport
- Fire Door Signage in Stretford
- Fire Door Signage in Swinton
- Fire Door Signage in Tyldesley
- Fire Door Signage in Urmston
- Fire Door Signage in Walkden
- Fire Door Signage in Westhoughton
- Fire Door Signage in Whitefield
- Fire Door Signage in Wigan
Fire Door Signage in Greater Manchester: questions
Is a missing sign a serious defect?
It will normally be recorded as a fail or advisory. It is quick and cheap to fix, so it is best done on the same visit.
Can I use any fire door sign?
Use mandatory blue-and-white signs consistent with BS ISO 7010 and the building's existing signage.
Which fire safety law applies in Greater Manchester?
Greater Manchester is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.
Do you work in occupied buildings in Greater Manchester?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Greater Manchester can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.