FD60 fire doors in Coleraine, done to the evidence
Our FD60 fire doors service in Coleraine is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Coleraine, fire door work covers everything from care homes to small blocks of flats. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
FD60 openings in Coleraine buildings tend to be stair cores, plant rooms and bin stores in larger blocks and commercial premises. Before ordering FD60 doors for a Coleraine building, we check the rating each opening actually needs, because over-specifying makes doors heavier and dearer.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Frame fixing and structural gap sealing recorded with photos
- 60-minute glazing systems where vision panels are needed
- Intumescent and smoke seals as specified
- Load-rated hinges and correctly powered closer
The regulations behind fire doors in Coleraine
Coleraine is in Northern Ireland, where fire doors are covered by the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and Technical Booklet E on fire safety. Duties in non-domestic premises come from the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not apply here, so the fire risk assessment sets how often doors in Coleraine are checked. We hand over evidence that supports it.
Where FD60 fire doors fit in Coleraine
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Coleraine can all commission FD60 fire doors from us. The usual settings are refuse stores and plant and boiler rooms, though single doors for mixed-use commercial buildings are just as welcome.
What happens after you enquire
- 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
Prices for FD60 fire doors in Coleraine
Guide pricing for FD60 fire doors: £850–£1,800 per FD60 doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Coleraine building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Coleraine and neighbouring towns
Nearby towns we cover include Ballymena, Derry and Newtownabbey. Distance from Coleraine does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Is Coleraine within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Coleraine in County Londonderry and neighbouring towns such as Ballymena. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Coleraine?
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.
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.