What FD60 fire doors in Craigavon should include
We provide FD60 fire doors in Craigavon (BT64 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Craigavon has a broad mix of buildings, including care homes, low-rise blocks of flats and high-street shops, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
For FD60 work in Craigavon we generally fit certified doorsets, so frame and leaf share the same test evidence. FD60 openings in Craigavon buildings tend to be stair cores, plant rooms and bin stores in larger blocks and commercial premises.
Why FD60 installation is less forgiving
A 54mm leaf can weigh considerably more than a 44mm one. That weight drives everything else: more robust frames and fixings, hinges rated for the load, and a closer with enough power to close and latch the door without making it too heavy to open. Glazing, if any, must use a 60-minute glass and glazing system from the same test evidence.
Because of this, most FD60 openings are best done as a certified doorset, so the frame and leaf come with matching evidence.
On a typical job that means:
- Intumescent and smoke seals as specified
- 60-minute glazing systems where vision panels are needed
- Certified FD60 doorset or leaf with matching evidence
- Frame fixing and structural gap sealing recorded with photos
Which fire door rules apply in Craigavon?
Fire door work in Craigavon follows Northern Ireland's rules: the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with Technical Booklet E as the fire safety guidance, and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 for premises covered by the 2006 Order.
Council building control handles building work approvals in Northern Ireland, and your fire risk assessment sets the inspection frequency for doors in Craigavon.
Which buildings in Craigavon need FD60 fire doors?
The need for FD60 fire doors usually arises in refuse stores or stair cores in taller blocks, and sometimes mixed-use commercial buildings. 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 Craigavon to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Craigavon job runs
- Confirm the 60-minute requirement against the fire strategy
- Survey structure, opening size and wall type
- Order the certified doorset with ironmongery to its evidence
- Install the frame, fix and seal it to the structure
- Hang, adjust and test the leaf, closer and latching
- Record evidence and make good
Guide prices in Craigavon
As a guide, budget £850–£1,800 per FD60 doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for FD60 fire doors. The figure for your Craigavon 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 Craigavon
As well as Craigavon, we cover neighbouring towns including Portadown, Lisburn and Newry. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover BT64 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Craigavon including BT64, and nearby towns such as Portadown and Lisburn. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Craigavon 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.
Is FD60 just a thicker FD30?
No. FD60 doors are built and tested as a different product, usually with a thicker core, different seals and different ironmongery. Only the tested combination carries the 60-minute rating.
Can I upgrade an FD30 door to FD60?
Not by adding parts. An FD30 leaf cannot be turned into an FD60 door with extra strips or paint. If an opening needs 60 minutes, the leaf, and usually the frame, need to be replaced with a certified FD60 product.