East Midlands · England
Fire Door Signage in Leicestershire
Across Leicestershire, from Leicester to smaller towns and villages, we carry out fire door signage surveys for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
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
- Leicestershire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- CV, DE, LE
- Towns listed
- 7
- Local authorities
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What every job in Leicestershire includes
- Survey of every fire door's use and the sign it needs
- Fire door keep shut signs on self-closing doors
- Removal of incorrect or duplicated signs
- Fire door keep locked shut signs on cupboards and risers
- Photoluminescent signs where the fire strategy requires
- Automatic fire door keep clear signs on hold-open doors
How does it work in Leicestershire?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in Leicestershire?
As Leicestershire is in England, responsible persons must maintain fire doors under the Fire Safety Order 2005, give residents fire door information in buildings with two or more flats, and run regulation 10 checks where a storey is 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 Leicestershire?
Guide prices for fire door signage surveys in Leicestershire are typically £8–£25 per sign, ex VAT.
Fire Door Signage by town in Leicestershire
- Fire Door Signage in Coalville
- Fire Door Signage in Hinckley
- Fire Door Signage in Leicester
- Fire Door Signage in Loughborough
- Fire Door Signage in Melton Mowbray
- Fire Door Signage in Oadby
- Fire Door Signage in Wigston Magna
Fire Door Signage in Leicestershire: 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.
Do all fire doors need a sign?
Most do. Self-closing fire doors usually need fire door keep shut signs; doors to cupboards and risers usually need keep locked shut; doors on hold-open devices need automatic fire door signs. Some doors, such as flat entrance doors and hotel bedroom doors, are commonly treated differently.
Which fire safety law applies in Leicestershire?
Leicestershire 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.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Leicestershire?
It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.