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Fire Exit Door Checks in County Durham
We provide fire exit door checks across County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, 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 Durham
- Region
- North East England
- Postcode areas
- DH, DL, SR, TS
- Towns listed
- 13
- Local authorities
- County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What every job in County Durham includes
- Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
- External route from the door checked for obstructions
- Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
- Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
- Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
- Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
How does it work in County Durham?
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 Durham
Buildings in County Durham fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.
- 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 County Durham
Guide prices for fire exit door checks in County Durham start from £195 per visit; typical rates are £20–£45 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in County Durham
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Billingham
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Bishop Auckland
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Chester-le-Street
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Consett
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Darlington
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Durham
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Hartlepool
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Newton Aycliffe
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Peterlee
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Seaham
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Stanley
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Stockton-on-Tees
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Thornaby-on-Tees
Fire Exit Door Checks in County Durham: 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 to buildings in County Durham?
Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. County Durham is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in County Durham?
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.