Northern Ireland
Fire Exit Door Checks in County Antrim
Fire Exit Door Checks throughout County Antrim: from Belfast to Lisburn, every door is inspected, photographed and logged, and remedial work is priced door by door.
Fire Exit Door Checks: A fire exit door check confirms that every final exit door opens easily in the direction of escape without a key, that its panic or emergency hardware works, and that the route beyond it is clear and signed.
- Area
- County Antrim
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 6
- Local authorities
- Antrim, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Larne and others
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
What every job in County Antrim includes
- Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
- External route from the door checked for obstructions
- Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
- Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
- Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
- Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
How does it work in County Antrim?
Test
Every exit is opened from inside using its hardware.
Check
Signage, route and door condition are recorded.
Repair
Faulty hardware is repaired or replaced.
Record
Results are added to your fire safety log.
What the law requires in County Antrim
Northern Irish law applies in County Antrim: the Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 and 2010 regulations. Regulation 10 is English law, but regular documented checks support your fire risk assessment.
- Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
- Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Regular documented checks support the fire risk assessment
How much does it cost in County Antrim?
In County Antrim, fire exit door checks typically cost £20–£45 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in County Antrim
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Ballymena
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Belfast
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Carrickfergus
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Castlereagh
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Lisburn
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Newtownabbey
Fire Exit Door Checks in County Antrim: questions
Do fire exit doors need panic bars?
Panic hardware to BS EN 1125 is normally used where members of the public or people unfamiliar with the building use the exit. Emergency exit devices to BS EN 179 can be suitable where users are trained staff. The fire risk assessment decides.
How often should fire exits be checked?
Many responsible persons check them weekly as part of the fire log, with a detailed check at least annually.
Which fire safety law applies in County Antrim?
The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require fire safety measures, including fire doors, to be maintained.
Do you work in occupied buildings in County Antrim?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in County Antrim can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.