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Fire Exit Door Checks in Richmond

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Richmond, our fire exit door checks follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

In short: 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: Richmond
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: TW9
Region: London
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Isleworth (3 km)

What kind of buildings in Richmond need fire door work?

Richmond has a dense mix of high-rise flats, HMOs and commercial premises, so regulation 10 schedules and HMO bedroom doors are both common needs. Richmond jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

Included as standard in Richmond

Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
External route from the door checked for obstructions
Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge

Route	Clear external route to a place of safety.
Hardware	Panic (BS EN 1125) or emergency (BS EN 179) devices as suited to the users.
Release	Opens easily from inside in the direction of escape.

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

What to expect in Richmond

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Richmond is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Records you can use

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

Booked around you

Visits in Richmond are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

England fire safety law in Richmond

As Richmond 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.

Prices in Richmond

Typical Richmond prices: £20–£45 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195. Get a guide price for your Richmond building.

Questions from Richmond 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 Richmond?

Richmond 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 cover the area around Richmond?

Yes. As well as Richmond itself we cover nearby towns including Isleworth, Hounslow and Barnes.