East Midlands · England
Fire Exit Door Checks in Nottinghamshire
Managing buildings across Nottinghamshire? We cover fire exit door checks in Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop 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
- Nottinghamshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- DN, NG, S
- Towns listed
- 10
- Local authorities
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Nottinghamshire?
- Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
- Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
- External route from the door checked for obstructions
- 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
How does it work in Nottinghamshire?
Test
Every exit is opened from inside using its hardware.
Check
Signage, route and door condition are recorded.
Repair
Faulty hardware is repaired or replaced.
Record
Results are added to your fire safety log.
England fire safety law across Nottinghamshire
Buildings in Nottinghamshire fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.
- 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 Nottinghamshire
In Nottinghamshire, fire exit door checks typically cost £20–£45 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in Nottinghamshire
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Arnold
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Hucknall
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Kirkby in Ashfield
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Mansfield
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Newark on Trent
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Nottingham
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Retford
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Sutton in Ashfield
- Fire Exit Door Checks in West Bridgford
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Worksop
Fire Exit Door Checks in Nottinghamshire: questions
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 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.
Which fire safety law applies in Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire?
Yes. As well as Nottinghamshire itself we cover nearby towns including Nottingham, Mansfield and Worksop.