Fire door closers in Richmond: what's involved
Looking for fire door closers in Richmond? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Richmond and the wider Greater London area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Richmond has a broad mix of buildings, including purpose-built blocks of flats, converted flats and clinics, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Richmond fire doors. We set closers in Richmond buildings so doors close fully without becoming too heavy to open.
Setting a closer properly
Closers have adjustments for closing speed, latching action and often backcheck. We set them so the door closes from any angle and engages the latch, without slamming. In England, Approved Document M guidance on opening force, no more than 30N for the first 30 degrees and 22.5N from 30 to 60 degrees at the leading edge, is a useful benchmark for usability. Our closers guide has more detail.
On a typical job that means:
- Adjustment of speed, latching and backcheck
- Correctly powered closer to BS EN 1154
- Close-and-latch test from full open
- Overhead, concealed or free-swing options
What the rules say for Richmond
The rules that apply to fire doors in Richmond are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts. Enforcement of fire safety law in Richmond sits with the London Fire Brigade.
Where a Richmond block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Where fire door closers fit in Richmond
From schools to care homes, the requirement for fire door closers in Richmond comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
Our process in Richmond
- Check the door, frame and existing closer
- Select a closer suited to the leaf and use
- Fit to the template and the door's evidence
- Adjust closing and latching speeds
- Test from wide and small opening angles
- Record the closer and its settings
Prices for fire door closers in Richmond
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door closers is £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Richmond and neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns such as Isleworth, Hounslow, Barnes and Chiswick are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions from Richmond
Do you work in Richmond?
Yes, we take on fire door closers in Richmond and the surrounding area, including Isleworth and Hounslow. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
Can a fire door closer be too strong?
Yes. An over-powered or badly set closer makes the door hard to open and may lead people to wedge it. The goal is reliable closing with a reasonable opening force.
Do all fire doors need closers?
Most do. Exceptions include some doors kept locked shut and some doors within houses, depending on the fire strategy.