Northern Ireland
Fire Exit Door Checks in County Tyrone
Fire Exit Door Checks throughout County Tyrone, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs down.
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 Tyrone
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Cookstown, Dungannon, Omagh, Strabane
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
What every job in County Tyrone includes
- External route from the door checked for obstructions
- 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
- Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
- Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
How does it work in County Tyrone?
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 Tyrone
For buildings in County Tyrone, the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 set the maintenance duty; the English regulation 10 schedule does not apply.
- 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 Tyrone
Guide prices for fire exit door checks in County Tyrone start from £195 per visit; typical rates are £20–£45 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in County Tyrone
Fire Exit Door Checks in County Tyrone: questions
Can a fire exit be locked?
It must be openable from inside without a key at all times the building is occupied. Security locks that need a key from inside are not acceptable on escape routes.
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.
Does regulation 10 apply in County Tyrone?
No. County Tyrone 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 Tyrone?
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.