Double fire doors: our service in Craigavon
We provide double fire doors in Craigavon (BT64 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Craigavon has a broad mix of buildings, including industrial estates, family homes after loft conversions and care homes, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Craigavon take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Craigavon care homes and schools that need occasional wide access.
Hold-opens and escape
Pairs on corridors are often held open in daily use, with hold-open devices releasing both leaves when the alarm sounds. Where a pair is on an escape route used by the public, the escape hardware and the direction of opening also need to suit the fire strategy.
As standard, the work covers:
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Closers matched to each leaf
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
Fire door law for Craigavon properties
Fire door work in Craigavon follows Northern Ireland's rules: the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with Technical Booklet E as the fire safety guidance, and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 for premises covered by the 2006 Order.
Council building control handles building work approvals in Northern Ireland, and your fire risk assessment sets the inspection frequency for doors in Craigavon.
Where double fire doors fit in Craigavon
From care homes to hospitals and clinics, the requirement for double fire doors in Craigavon comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
From enquiry to handover in Craigavon
- 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
What does double fire doors cost in Craigavon?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for double fire doors is £1,600–£3,400 per pair supplied and fitted, depending on glazing and hardware, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Around Craigavon
As well as Craigavon, we cover neighbouring towns including Portadown, Lisburn and Newry. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Is Craigavon within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Craigavon in County Armagh and neighbouring towns such as Portadown. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Craigavon?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
Can double fire doors be held open?
Yes, with hold-open devices that release on the fire alarm, or with free-swing closers. Wedges and hooks are not acceptable.
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.