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Fire Exit Door Checks in Shropshire
Managing buildings across Shropshire? We cover fire exit door checks in Telford, Shrewsbury, Loughton 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
- Shropshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- DY, SY, TF, WV
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Included as standard across Shropshire
- Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
- External route from the door checked for obstructions
- Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
- Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
- Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
- Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
How does it work in Shropshire?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in Shropshire?
Shropshire 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
Guide prices in Shropshire
Typical Shropshire prices: £20–£45 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in Shropshire
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Loughton
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Shrewsbury
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Telford
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Wellington
Fire Exit Door Checks in Shropshire: 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 Shropshire?
Shropshire 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 Shropshire?
Yes. As well as Shropshire itself we cover nearby towns including Telford, Shrewsbury and Loughton.