Northern Ireland
Fire Exit Door Checks in County Londonderry
Across County Londonderry, from Londonderry County Borough to smaller towns and villages, we carry out fire exit door checks for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
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 Londonderry
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Coleraine, Derry, Limavady, Magherafelt
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Included as standard across County Londonderry
- Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
- Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
- Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
- External route from the door checked for obstructions
- Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
- Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
How does it work in County Londonderry?
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 Londonderry
County Londonderry is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (NI) 2010 require fire safety measures, including fire doors, to be maintained.
- 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 Londonderry
In County Londonderry, fire exit door checks typically cost £20–£45 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in County Londonderry
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Coleraine
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Derry
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Londonderry County Borough
Fire Exit Door Checks in County Londonderry: 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.
Are fire exit doors fire doors?
Not always. Final exit doors to open air often are not fire-rated, but they must still open easily and be maintained.
Does regulation 10 apply in County Londonderry?
No. County Londonderry is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 apply.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in County Londonderry?
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.