Somerset · TA1

Fire Exit Door Checks in Taunton

Responsible persons in Taunton can book fire exit door checks with clear reports, useful photos and itemised prices.

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 Taunton.

Town: Taunton
County / area: Somerset
County council: Somerset
Postcode district: TA1
Region: South West England
Population: Around 65,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Bridgwater (14 km)

Typical buildings in Taunton

In a town the size of Taunton, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. Where a Taunton building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What happens on site in Taunton?

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

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.

Why book with us in Taunton?

Same report everywhere

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

Booked around you

Visits in Taunton are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

Photos of every defect

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

Fire safety law that applies in Taunton

Buildings in Taunton 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.

Prices in Taunton

Typical Taunton prices: £20–£45 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195. Get a guide price for your Taunton building.

Questions from Taunton clients

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.

Do you cover the area around Taunton?

Yes. As well as Taunton itself we cover nearby towns including Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Tiverton.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Taunton?

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