West Sussex · PO19

Fire Exit Door Checks in Chichester

We provide fire exit door checks for buildings in Chichester and the PO19 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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 Chichester.

Town: Chichester
County / area: West Sussex
County council: West Sussex
Postcode district: PO19
Region: South East England
Population: Around 32,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Bognor Regis (9 km)

Typical buildings in Chichester

With a large student population, Chichester has plenty of HMOs and halls, where wedged doors and disconnected closers are common problems. If you look after more than one building around Chichester, we can schedule them on the same day.

What happens on site in Chichester?

Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
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

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.
Route	Clear external route to a place of safety.

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

Why book with us in Chichester?

Booked around you

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

Priced door by door

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

Records you can use

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

England fire safety law in Chichester

Buildings in Chichester 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 Chichester?

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

Chichester FAQs

Are fire exit doors fire doors?

Not always. Final exit doors to open air often are not fire-rated, but they must still open easily and be maintained.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Chichester?

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Chichester?

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

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.