Double fire doors in Merthyr Tydfil, done to the evidence
If you need double fire doors in Merthyr Tydfil, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Around Merthyr Tydfil, care homes, family homes after loft conversions and light industrial buildings all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Merthyr Tydfil take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Every pair we fit in Merthyr Tydfil is commissioned so both leaves close in the right order and latch.
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.
On a typical job that means:
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
- Closers matched to each leaf
- Commissioning of closing sequence
Rules and responsibilities in Merthyr Tydfil
Fire door work in Merthyr Tydfil follows Welsh building regulations and the Welsh Approved Document B. The Fire Safety Order 2005 covers workplaces and the shared parts of residential buildings here too, placing the duty on the responsible person.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not extend to Merthyr Tydfil, so how often doors are checked comes from the fire risk assessment. We hand over evidence that fits whatever regime your assessor sets.
Which buildings in Merthyr Tydfil need double fire doors?
You are most likely to need double fire doors if you look after communal corridors, hospitals and clinics or office cores. Whatever the building in Merthyr Tydfil, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
How a Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil?
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 Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil
We also cover towns near Merthyr Tydfil, including Aberdare (6.2 km away), Rhondda and Ebbw Vale. If your building is in CF47 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you work in Merthyr Tydfil?
Yes, we take on double fire doors in Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding area, including Aberdare and Rhondda. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Merthyr Tydfil 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.
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.