West Sussex · RH11

Fire Exit Door Checks in Crawley

From the RH11 district outwards, we cover Crawley and neighbouring towns such as Horley and Horsham for 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. We use the same method for buildings in Crawley.

Town: Crawley
County / area: West Sussex
County council: West Sussex
Postcode district: RH11
Region: South East England
Population: Around 120,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Horley (7 km)

Fire doors in Crawley's buildings

Crawley has a mix of council and housing association blocks, private flats, schools and business parks, each needing a slightly different inspection routine. Reports for Crawley buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What you get in Crawley

Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
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
Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge

Route	Clear external route to a place of safety.
Release	Opens easily from inside in the direction of escape.
Security	No padlocks, chains or keyed locks blocking escape.

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

What to expect in Crawley

Same report everywhere

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

Photos of every defect

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

Priced door by door

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

Which fire door rules apply in Crawley?

Buildings in Crawley 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 Crawley

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

Crawley FAQs

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Crawley?

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.

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Crawley?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Crawley 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.