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Fire Door Signage in Wiltshire
Managing buildings across Wiltshire? We cover fire door signage surveys in Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge 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
- Wiltshire
- Region
- South West England
- Postcode areas
- BA, SN, SP
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Included as standard across Wiltshire
- Fire door keep locked shut signs on cupboards and risers
- Survey of every fire door's use and the sign it needs
- Removal of incorrect or duplicated signs
- Automatic fire door keep clear signs on hold-open doors
- Photoluminescent signs where the fire strategy requires
- Fire door keep shut signs on self-closing doors
How does it work in Wiltshire?
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 Wiltshire?
Wiltshire 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
Guide prices in Wiltshire
Guide prices for fire door signage surveys in Wiltshire are typically £8–£25 per sign, ex VAT.
Fire Door Signage by town in Wiltshire
- Fire Door Signage in Chippenham
- Fire Door Signage in Salisbury
- Fire Door Signage in Swindon
- Fire Door Signage in Trowbridge
Fire Door Signage in Wiltshire: questions
Do signs go on both sides of the door?
Self-closing fire doors are generally signed on both faces. Cupboard and riser doors are usually signed on the outside only.
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 Wiltshire?
Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire?
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.