Getting double fire doors right in Swadlincote
When you book double fire doors in Swadlincote, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Swadlincote range from small offices to small blocks of flats and houses with integral garages. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Swadlincote take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Every pair we fit in Swadlincote is commissioned so both leaves close in the right order and latch.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
- Commissioning of closing sequence
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
What the rules say for Swadlincote
In Swadlincote, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Swadlincote building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
Who needs double fire doors in Swadlincote?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Swadlincote can all commission double fire doors from us. The usual settings are care homes and communal corridors, though single doors for schools are just as welcome.
How a Swadlincote job runs
- 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 Swadlincote?
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 Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote
Nearby towns we cover include Burton upon Trent, Coalville and Derby. Distance from Swadlincote does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Swadlincote?
Yes, we take on double fire doors in Swadlincote and the surrounding area, including Burton upon Trent and Coalville. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
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.
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.