What FD30 fire doors in Old Trafford should include
When you book FD30 fire doors in Old Trafford, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Old Trafford range from care homes to houses with integral garages and light industrial buildings. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
For a mixed portfolio in Old Trafford, we can survey every FD30 opening in one visit and price leaf-only and doorset options side by side. Each FD30 leaf we supply for Old Trafford is sized for the opening, rather than trimmed beyond what its certification allows.
What does a correct FD30 installation include?
A typical timber FD30 leaf is around 44mm thick and hangs on at least three fire-tested hinges. The gaps between leaf and frame are set to the manufacturer's data, usually around 3mm. Intumescent strips, and smoke seals where needed, go in the frame or leaf edge as specified. The closer must pull the door shut and latch it from any angle. Every hole cut for a lock, latch or hinge is lined with intumescent material where the certification calls for it.
Then comes the part that is often skipped: sealing the gap between the frame and the wall with a tested material, as BS 8214:2026 now sets out in more detail.
On a typical job that means:
- Fire-tested hinges, latch or lock and intumescent pads
- Survey of the opening, frame and existing ironmongery
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals to the certification
- Overhead closer set to close and latch
Which fire door rules apply in Old Trafford?
Fire doors in Old Trafford 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 Old Trafford 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.
Who needs FD30 fire doors in Old Trafford?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Old Trafford can all commission FD30 fire doors from us. The usual settings are blocks of flats and HMOs, though single doors for offices are just as welcome.
The steps on a Old Trafford installation
- Measure the opening, check the frame and confirm the rating needed
- Order a certified leaf or doorset to size, with matching components
- Remove the old door and assess the frame or structural opening
- Fix the frame and hang the leaf to the certified gap tolerances
- Fit seals, hinges, latch, closer and signage, then test close-and-latch
- Seal the frame-to-wall gap, make good and record the evidence
Guide prices in Old Trafford
Budget around £300–£600 for a leaf into a sound existing frame; £650–£1,300 for a doorset, ex VAT for FD30 fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Old Trafford as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Old Trafford
Old Trafford is about 4.2 km from Manchester, and we cover both, along with nearby Stretford and Salford. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you work in Old Trafford?
Yes, we take on FD30 fire doors in Old Trafford and the surrounding area, including Stretford and Salford. 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 Old Trafford 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.
What is the difference between FD30 and FD30S?
FD30S has been tested for smoke control as well as fire. It adds a smoke seal, usually a brush or blade, and needs a tight threshold gap. Flat entrance doors and doors onto protected escape routes are commonly specified as FD30S.
How long does it take to fit an FD30 door?
A leaf into a sound frame is often a few hours. A full doorset including frame removal, fixing, sealing and making good is usually half a day to a day per opening, depending on access and the wall construction.