Double fire doors in Stoke-on-Trent, done to the evidence
Our double fire doors service in Stoke-on-Trent is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Stoke-on-Trent, fire door work covers everything from converted flats to restaurants. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Stoke-on-Trent care homes and schools that need occasional wide access. Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Stoke-on-Trent 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.
What you get:
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
- Commissioning of closing sequence
Rules and responsibilities in Stoke-on-Trent
Fire doors in Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Stoke-on-Trent
Typical settings for double fire doors include hospitals and clinics, office cores and communal corridors. In Stoke-on-Trent, 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.
How a Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent?
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.
Nearby areas we cover from Stoke-on-Trent
Beyond Stoke-on-Trent itself we also cover nearby towns such as Newcastle-under-Lyme (3.2 km), Longton and Kidsgrove. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Do you cover ST4 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Stoke-on-Trent including ST4, and nearby towns such as Newcastle-under-Lyme and Longton. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Stoke-on-Trent 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.
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.
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.