Double fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne

Double fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne: what's involved

We provide double fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.

Around Newcastle upon Tyne, clinics, student accommodation and converted flats 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 Newcastle upon Tyne take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Newcastle upon Tyne 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:

• Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
• Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
• Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
• Closers matched to each leaf

The regulations behind fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne

Fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Where double fire doors fit in Newcastle upon Tyne

The need for double fire doors usually arises in care homes or office cores, and sometimes schools. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Newcastle upon Tyne to keep escape routes protected throughout.

From enquiry to handover in Newcastle upon Tyne

1. Survey opening width, use and traffic
2. Select pair configuration and hardware set
3. Order certified doorset with coordinator and bolts if needed
4. Install frame and hang both leaves
5. Set closing sequence, seals and latching
6. Test hold-open release and record evidence

What does double fire doors cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Nearby areas we cover from Newcastle upon Tyne

Beyond Newcastle upon Tyne itself we also cover nearby towns such as Gateshead (1.5 km), Gosforth and Felling. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.

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