Double fire doors in Shepherds Bush: what's involved
From the W12 postcode district outwards, we take on double fire doors across Shepherds Bush for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Fire doors in Shepherds Bush protect escape routes in mixed-use office buildings, hotels and converted flats alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Shepherds Bush care homes and schools that need occasional wide access. Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Shepherds Bush 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Commissioning of closing sequence
- Closers matched to each leaf
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
What the rules say for Shepherds Bush
Fire doors in Shepherds Bush 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in Shepherds Bush sits with the London Fire Brigade.
For residential buildings in Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush need double fire doors?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Shepherds Bush can all commission double fire doors from us. The usual settings are care homes and schools, though single doors for hospitals and clinics are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Shepherds Bush
- 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 Shepherds Bush
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 Shepherds Bush 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.
Around Shepherds Bush
We also cover towns near Shepherds Bush, including Notting Hill (1.3 km away), Chiswick and Fulham. If your building is in W12 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Shepherds Bush
Is Shepherds Bush within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Shepherds Bush in Greater London and neighbouring towns such as Notting Hill. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Shepherds Bush 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.
What does a door coordinator do?
It holds the leaf that must close second until the first leaf has shut, so rebated meeting edges close in the right order and both leaves latch. Without it, the pair can end up open or misaligned.
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.