Gwent · CF83

Fire Exit Door Checks in Caerphilly

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

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. We use the same method for buildings in Caerphilly.

Town: Caerphilly
County / area: Gwent
Local authority: Caerphilly
Postcode district: CF83
Region: Wales
Population: Around 31,000 people
Fire safety law: Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
Nearest town: Risca (9 km)

What kind of buildings in Caerphilly need fire door work?

Caerphilly has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. If you look after more than one building around Caerphilly, we can schedule them on the same day.

What you get in Caerphilly

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

Security	No padlocks, chains or keyed locks blocking escape.
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.

How we work in Caerphilly

Records you can use

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

Priced door by door

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

Same report everywhere

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

Fire door law for Caerphilly buildings

Caerphilly is in Wales, where the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained. Regulation 10's fixed quarterly and annual schedule is English law, but many Welsh landlords follow it as good practice.

Prices in Caerphilly

Guide prices for fire exit door checks in Caerphilly start from £195 per visit; typical rates are £20–£45 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Caerphilly building.

Fire Exit Door Checks in Caerphilly: questions

Which fire safety law applies in Caerphilly?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, and the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential buildings are within scope.

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Caerphilly?

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.