What double fire doors in Hailsham should include
Our double fire doors service covers Hailsham and the wider East Sussex area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Hailsham has a broad mix of buildings, including care homes, small offices 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 Hailsham care homes and schools that need occasional wide access. Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Hailsham take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention.
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.
Each installation includes:
- Commissioning of closing sequence
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
Rules and responsibilities in Hailsham
England's framework applies in Hailsham. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Hailsham, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Buildings and duty holders in Hailsham
The need for double fire doors usually arises in care homes or office cores, 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 Hailsham to keep escape routes protected throughout.
Our process in Hailsham
- 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
Prices for double fire doors in Hailsham
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.
Covering Hailsham and nearby
Hailsham is about 28.1 km from Brighton, and we cover both, along with nearby Eastbourne and Seaford. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions
Do you cover BN27 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Hailsham including BN27, and nearby towns such as Eastbourne and Seaford. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Hailsham?
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.
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.