Fire door closers in Blackpool, done to the evidence
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Blackpool, we offer fire door closers with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
In and around Blackpool, fire door work covers everything from schools to GP surgeries. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
A closer that fails to latch the door is one of the first things we put right on Blackpool fire doors. We set closers in Blackpool 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:
- Record of model and settings
- Correctly powered closer to BS EN 1154
- Adjustment of speed, latching and backcheck
- Assessment of door size, weight and use
The regulations behind fire doors in Blackpool
Fire doors in Blackpool 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 Blackpool 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.
Which buildings in Blackpool need fire door closers?
The need for fire door closers usually arises in blocks of flats or care homes, and sometimes HMOs. 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 Blackpool to keep escape routes protected throughout.
Our process in Blackpool
- 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 Blackpool
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 Blackpool and nearby
We also cover towns near Blackpool, including Thornton-Cleveleys (6.6 km away), Lytham St Annes and Fleetwood. If your building is in FY1 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Common questions
Do you cover FY1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Blackpool including FY1, and nearby towns such as Thornton-Cleveleys and Lytham St Annes. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Blackpool 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.
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.