Lancashire · PR6

Fire Exit Door Checks in Chorley

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Chorley, 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.

Town: Chorley
County / area: Lancashire
County council: Lancashire
Postcode district: PR6
Region: North West England
Population: Around 34,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Leyland (7 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Chorley

In Chorley fire door work tends to be smaller sites: flats above shops, small blocks, surgeries, pubs with rooms and care homes. If you look after more than one building around Chorley, we can schedule them on the same day.

What our fire exit door check covers in Chorley

Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
External route from the door checked for obstructions

Release	Opens easily from inside in the direction of escape.
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.

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

Why book with us in Chorley?

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Chorley and Lancashire.

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Chorley, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Records you can use

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

England fire safety law in Chorley

Chorley 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.

How much do fire exit door checks cost in Chorley?

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

Questions from Chorley clients

Which fire safety law applies in Chorley?

Chorley 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.

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.

Do you cover the area around Chorley?

Yes. As well as Chorley itself we cover nearby towns including Leyland, Darwen and Wigan.