Wales
Fire Door Signage in South Glamorgan
Fire Door Signage throughout South Glamorgan: from Cardiff to Barry, every door is inspected, photographed and logged, and remedial work is priced door by door.
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
- South Glamorgan
- Region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Cardiff, The Vale of Glamorgan
- Fire safety law
- Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
Included as standard across South Glamorgan
- Fire door keep shut signs on self-closing doors
- Automatic fire door keep clear signs on hold-open doors
- Removal of incorrect or duplicated signs
- Fire door keep locked shut signs on cupboards and risers
- Photoluminescent signs where the fire strategy requires
- Survey of every fire door's use and the sign it needs
How does it work in South Glamorgan?
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 South Glamorgan?
Fire doors in South Glamorgan must be maintained under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in Wales; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors are within scope. Regulation 10 itself does not apply in Wales.
- Fire Safety Order 2005 applies in Wales
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Quarterly and annual checks still widely used as good practice
How much does it cost in South Glamorgan?
Guide prices for fire door signage surveys in South Glamorgan are typically £8–£25 per sign, ex VAT.
Fire Door Signage by town in South Glamorgan
Fire Door Signage in South Glamorgan: questions
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.
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.
Which fire safety law applies in South Glamorgan?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, and the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential buildings are within scope.
Do you cover the area around South Glamorgan?
Yes. As well as South Glamorgan itself we cover nearby towns including Cardiff, Barry and Penarth.