Getting double fire doors right in Tottenham
We provide double fire doors in Tottenham (N17 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Tottenham range from hotels to converted flats and shared houses. 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 Tottenham take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Every pair we fit in Tottenham 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:
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
- Commissioning of closing sequence
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
Rules and responsibilities in Tottenham
The rules that apply to fire doors in Tottenham are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
Where a Tottenham block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Who needs double fire doors in Tottenham?
You are most likely to need double fire doors if you look after office cores, care homes or communal corridors. Whatever the building in Tottenham, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
How a Tottenham 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
Budgeting for double fire doors in Tottenham
Guide pricing for double fire doors: £1,600–£3,400 per pair supplied and fitted, depending on glazing and hardware, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Tottenham building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Around Tottenham
Nearby towns we cover include Edmonton, Wood Green and Walthamstow. Distance from Tottenham does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover N17 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Tottenham including N17, and nearby towns such as Edmonton and Wood Green. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Tottenham?
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.