Staffordshire · DE14

Fire Exit Door Checks in Burton upon Trent

Need a fire exit door check in Burton upon Trent? Tell us the building and roughly how many doors, and we will confirm a fixed price before booking.

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 Burton upon Trent.

Town: Burton upon Trent
County / area: Staffordshire
County council: Staffordshire
Postcode district: DE14
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 120,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Swadlincote (7 km)

Typical Burton upon Trent fire door jobs

Housing providers, schools and care operators are typical users of fire door inspections in a town like Burton upon Trent. For fire exit door checks, we group Burton upon Trent visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

Included as standard in Burton upon Trent

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

Release	Opens easily from inside in the direction of escape.
Route	Clear external route to a place of safety.
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 Burton upon Trent?

Priced door by door

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Burton upon Trent and Staffordshire.

Same report everywhere

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

Which fire door rules apply in Burton upon Trent?

Buildings in Burton upon Trent 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.

How much do fire exit door checks cost in Burton upon Trent?

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

Common questions in Burton upon Trent

Do you cover the area around Burton upon Trent?

Yes. As well as Burton upon Trent itself we cover nearby towns including Swadlincote, Derby and Lichfield.

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Burton upon Trent?

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

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.