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Fire Exit Door Checks in Greater Manchester

Managing buildings across Greater Manchester? We cover fire exit door checks in Manchester, Oldham, Wigan and the rest of the county with one point of contact.

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
Greater Manchester
Region
North West England
Postcode areas
BL, M, OL, SK, WA, WN
Towns listed
40
Local authorities
Bolton, Bury, Greater Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and others
Fire safety law
England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m

What every job in Greater Manchester includes

  • Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
  • Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
  • 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

How does it work in Greater Manchester?

  1. Test

    Every exit is opened from inside using its hardware.

  2. Check

    Signage, route and door condition are recorded.

  3. Repair

    Faulty hardware is repaired or replaced.

  4. Record

    Results are added to your fire safety log.

Fire door law for Greater Manchester buildings

Greater Manchester is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

  • 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

Prices across Greater Manchester

Typical Greater Manchester prices: £20–£45 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195.

Fire Exit Door Checks by town in Greater Manchester

Fire Exit Door Checks in Greater Manchester: 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.

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 Greater Manchester?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Greater Manchester is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.

Do you cover the area around Greater Manchester?

Yes. As well as Greater Manchester itself we cover nearby towns including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan.

Other services in Greater Manchester

Fire Exit Door Checks in Greater Manchester

Final exit doors checked for easy opening, panic and emergency hardware, signage and clear routes.