Fire door closers in Bordon, done to the evidence
From the GU35 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door closers across Bordon for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Bordon has a broad mix of buildings, including care homes, schools and small offices, 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 Bordon fire doors. We set closers in Bordon 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.
What you get:
- Correctly powered closer to BS EN 1154
- Overhead, concealed or free-swing options
- Assessment of door size, weight and use
- Close-and-latch test from full open
What the rules say for Bordon
The rules that apply to fire doors in Bordon 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.
Where a Bordon 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.
Which buildings in Bordon need fire door closers?
The need for fire door closers usually arises in schools or offices, and sometimes care homes. 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 Bordon to keep escape routes protected throughout.
Our process in Bordon
- 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
Guide prices in Bordon
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.
Covering Bordon and nearby
We also cover towns near Bordon, including Farnham (12.0 km away), Aldershot and Fleet. If your building is in GU35 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you work in Bordon?
Yes, we take on fire door closers in Bordon and the surrounding area, including Farnham and Aldershot. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Bordon?
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.
Why won't my fire door latch?
Usually the closer is out of adjustment or under-powered, or the latch and keep are misaligned. Both are normally quick to fix.
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.