FD60 fire doors in Poole, done to the evidence
If you need FD60 fire doors in Poole, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Fire doors in Poole protect escape routes in schools, care homes and industrial units alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
For FD60 work in Poole we generally fit certified doorsets, so frame and leaf share the same test evidence. FD60 openings in Poole buildings tend to be stair cores, plant rooms and bin stores in larger blocks and commercial premises.
When does a building need FD60 rather than FD30?
FD60 doors appear where the fire strategy asks a wall to resist fire for an hour: stair cores and lobbies in taller buildings, plant and boiler rooms, some service risers, refuse stores and compartment walls between different uses. The rating follows the wall. Fitting an FD30 door in a 60-minute wall leaves a weak point, and fitting FD60 everywhere wastes money and makes doors harder to open.
We work from your fire strategy, the building's drawings or the fire risk assessment. Where these disagree with what is on site, we flag it before ordering.
On a typical job that means:
- Check of the fire strategy rating for each opening
- Frame fixing and structural gap sealing recorded with photos
- Load-rated hinges and correctly powered closer
- Intumescent and smoke seals as specified
Rules and responsibilities in Poole
Fire doors in Poole 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 Poole 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 FD60 fire doors in Poole?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Poole can all commission FD60 fire doors from us. The usual settings are stair cores in taller blocks and mixed-use commercial buildings, though single doors for refuse stores are just as welcome.
Our process in Poole
- 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 Poole
As a guide, budget £850–£1,800 per FD60 doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for FD60 fire doors. The figure for your Poole 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.
Around Poole
We also cover towns near Poole, including Bournemouth (7.4 km away), Christchurch and New Milton. If your building is in BH15 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Is Poole within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Poole in Dorset and neighbouring towns such as Bournemouth. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Poole?
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.
Are FD60 doors harder to open?
They are heavier, so the closer has to be chosen and adjusted with care. A well-set closer will still close and latch the door while keeping the opening force reasonable for the people who use it.
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.