West Midlands · B91

Fire Exit Door Checks in Solihull

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Solihull, 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. We use the same method for buildings in Solihull.

Town: Solihull
County / area: West Midlands
Local authority: Solihull
Postcode district: B91
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 130,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Shirley (3 km)

Fire doors in Solihull's buildings

Fire door work in Solihull is typically a mix of residential blocks, sheltered housing and commercial premises in the town centre and on its industrial estates. Solihull jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

Included as standard in Solihull

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

Hardware	Panic (BS EN 1125) or emergency (BS EN 179) devices as suited to the users.
Route	Clear external route to a place of safety.
Release	Opens easily from inside in the direction of escape.

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

How we work in Solihull

Records you can use

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Solihull and the West Midlands.

Booked around you

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

Fire safety law that applies in Solihull

Solihull 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.

Solihull guide prices

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

Solihull FAQs

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 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.

Which fire safety law applies in Solihull?

Solihull 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 quickly can you inspect fire doors in Solihull?

It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.