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Fire Exit Door Checks in Greenwich

Greenwich landlords, managing agents and facilities teams can book fire exit door checks with straightforward reports and fixed prices.

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.

Town: Greenwich
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: SE10
Region: London
Population: Around 31,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Blackheath (2 km)

Fire doors in Greenwich's buildings

Greenwich has a dense mix of high-rise flats, HMOs and commercial premises, so regulation 10 schedules and HMO bedroom doors are both common needs. Reports for Greenwich buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What happens on site in Greenwich?

Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
External route from the door checked for obstructions
Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products

Hardware	Panic (BS EN 1125) or emergency (BS EN 179) devices as suited to the users.
Route	Clear external route to a place of safety.
Security	No padlocks, chains or keyed locks blocking escape.

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

Why book with us in Greenwich?

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Greenwich or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Greenwich and Greater London.

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Greenwich building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

England fire safety law in Greenwich

As Greenwich is in England, responsible persons must maintain fire doors under the Fire Safety Order 2005, give residents fire door information in buildings with two or more flats, and run regulation 10 checks where a storey is over 11 metres.

How much do fire exit door checks cost in Greenwich?

In Greenwich, fire exit door checks typically cost £20–£45 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195. Get a guide price for your Greenwich building.

Questions from Greenwich clients

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.

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Greenwich?

Greenwich is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Greenwich?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Greenwich can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.