Double fire doors in Swindon, done to the evidence
From the SN1 postcode district outwards, we take on double fire doors across Swindon for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Swindon has a broad mix of buildings, including purpose-built blocks of flats, clinics and restaurants, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Swindon take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Swindon 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Commissioning of closing sequence
- Door coordinators where meeting edges are rebated
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
The regulations behind fire doors in Swindon
In Swindon, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Swindon building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
Who needs double fire doors in Swindon?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Swindon can all commission double fire doors from us. The usual settings are schools and office cores, though single doors for communal corridors are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Swindon
- 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
Prices for double fire doors in Swindon
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.
Swindon and neighbouring towns
As well as Swindon, we cover neighbouring towns including Cirencester, Chippenham and Witney. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover SN1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Swindon including SN1, and nearby towns such as Cirencester and Chippenham. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Swindon?
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.
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.