Double fire doors for Birmingham buildings
Our double fire doors service covers Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Birmingham has a broad mix of buildings, including mixed-use office buildings, clinics and shared houses, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Birmingham take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Birmingham care homes and schools that need occasional wide access.
Leaf-and-a-half for wider routes
Leaf-and-a-half doors give a usable everyday opening through the main leaf, with the smaller leaf opened for beds, trolleys or deliveries. They are common in care homes, hospitals and schools. The smaller leaf may be held with flush bolts; any bolts and their positions must be covered by the evidence.
Each installation includes:
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Commissioning of closing sequence
- Closers matched to each leaf
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
The regulations behind fire doors in Birmingham
Fire doors in Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham
The need for double fire doors usually arises in schools or hospitals and clinics, and sometimes communal corridors. 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 Birmingham to keep escape routes protected throughout.
Our process in Birmingham
- 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 Birmingham?
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 Birmingham building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Covering Birmingham and nearby
Beyond Birmingham itself we also cover nearby towns such as Aston (2.3 km), Smethwick and Washwood Heath. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Do you cover B3 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Birmingham including B3, and nearby towns such as Aston and Smethwick. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Birmingham?
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.
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.
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.