What fire door closers in Bath should include
For property owners, landlords and managing agents in Bath, we offer fire door closers with one team for the survey, the product and the installation.
In and around Bath, fire door work covers everything from converted period houses to offices. 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 Bath fire doors. Free-swing closers are a practical option for Bath care homes and supported living.
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:
- Overhead, concealed or free-swing options
- Close-and-latch test from full open
- Adjustment of speed, latching and backcheck
- Assessment of door size, weight and use
What the rules say for Bath
The rules that apply to fire doors in Bath 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 Bath 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 Bath need fire door closers?
From care homes to schools, the requirement for fire door closers in Bath 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.
From enquiry to handover in Bath
- 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
What does fire door closers cost in Bath?
As a guide, budget £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT for fire door closers. The figure for your Bath 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.
Bath and neighbouring towns
As well as Bath, we cover neighbouring towns including Trowbridge, Kingswood and Mangotsfield. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Is Bath within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Bath in Somerset and neighbouring towns such as Trowbridge. There is no charge for the survey.
What happens on a survey in Bath?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.
What is a free-swing closer?
A closer that lets the door swing freely in normal use and closes it when the fire alarm operates. It suits care settings and people who find doors heavy.