Double fire doors in Falmouth, done to the evidence
We provide double fire doors in Falmouth (TR11 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Falmouth has a broad mix of buildings, including houses with integral garages, schools and small blocks of flats, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Falmouth care homes and schools that need occasional wide access. Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Falmouth take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention.
Why pairs need extra care
The meeting stiles are the weak point of a pair. Gaps there must be controlled, both leaves need intumescent and smoke seals as specified, and if the meeting edges are rebated, a door coordinator is usually needed so the leaves close in the right order. If they close out of sequence, the door may not latch and will not perform as tested.
Each installation includes:
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Closers matched to each leaf
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
What the rules say for Falmouth
Fire doors in Falmouth fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Falmouth above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Which buildings in Falmouth need double fire doors?
The need for double fire doors usually arises in care homes or communal corridors, and sometimes schools. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Falmouth to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Falmouth
- Survey opening width, use and traffic
- Select pair configuration and hardware set
- Order certified doorset with coordinator and bolts if needed
- Install frame and hang both leaves
- Set closing sequence, seals and latching
- Test hold-open release and record evidence
Guide prices in Falmouth
As a guide, budget £1,600–£3,400 per pair supplied and fitted, depending on glazing and hardware, ex VAT for double fire doors. The figure for your Falmouth building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Nearby areas we cover from Falmouth
We also cover towns near Falmouth, including Truro (12.4 km away), Redruth and Camborne. If your building is in TR11 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Is Falmouth within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Falmouth in Cornwall and neighbouring towns such as Truro. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Falmouth building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
Why does the gap between the two leaves matter?
The meeting edges are where flame and smoke can pass most easily. The gap and the seals there must match the certification for the pair to perform as tested.
Do both leaves need closers?
Usually, yes. Each leaf of a fire door pair needs to close itself. The closers are sized to each leaf's width and weight.