Northern Ireland
Fire Exit Door Checks in County Down
We provide fire exit door checks across County Down, including Bangor, Newtownards and Newry, with the same report format and pricing wherever your buildings are.
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 Down
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Ards, Banbridge, Castlereagh, Down, Newry and Mourne, North Down
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
What's included in County Down?
- External route from the door checked for obstructions
- Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
- Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
- Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
- Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
- Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
How does it work in County Down?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in County Down?
Northern Irish law applies in County Down: 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
Guide prices in County Down
Guide prices for fire exit door checks in County Down start from £195 per visit; typical rates are £20–£45 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in County Down
Fire Exit Door Checks in County Down: 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.
Does regulation 10 apply in County Down?
No. County Down is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 apply.
Do you cover the area around County Down?
Yes. As well as County Down itself we cover nearby towns including Bangor, Newtownards and Newry.