Double fire doors for Chelmsford buildings
Our double fire doors service in Chelmsford is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Chelmsford, fire door work covers everything from industrial units to care homes. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Chelmsford take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Chelmsford care homes and schools that need occasional wide access.
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:
- Closers matched to each leaf
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
- Commissioning of closing sequence
The regulations behind fire doors in Chelmsford
Fire doors in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford 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.
Who needs double fire doors in Chelmsford?
Typical settings for double fire doors include communal corridors, schools and care homes. In Chelmsford, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
From enquiry to handover in Chelmsford
- 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 Chelmsford
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 Chelmsford 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.
Chelmsford and neighbouring towns
Chelmsford is about 27.7 km from Southend-on-Sea, and we cover both, along with nearby Billericay and Witham. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Chelmsford
Is Chelmsford within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Chelmsford in Essex and neighbouring towns such as Billericay. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Chelmsford?
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.
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.
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.