Fire door ironmongery: our service in County Antrim
Our fire door ironmongery service runs throughout County Antrim. Main towns include Lisburn, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus, and we cover the smaller places in between.
We supply ironmongery for County Antrim fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in County Antrim we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in County Antrim can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
Signage
Most fire doors need a sign saying whether they should be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic. We fit signage appropriate to the door's use as part of the installation.
The regulations behind fire doors in County Antrim
Fire door work in County Antrim follows Northern Ireland's rules: the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with Technical Booklet E as the fire safety guidance, and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 for premises covered by the 2006 Order.
Council building control handles building work approvals in Northern Ireland, and your fire risk assessment sets the inspection frequency for doors in County Antrim.
How a County Antrim job runs
- Identify the door's certification and hardware schedule
- List items that need replacing
- Supply matching hardware
- Fit with correct pads and linings
- Check operation, closing and latching
- Record what was fitted
What does fire door ironmongery cost in County Antrim?
Guide pricing for fire door ironmongery: from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one County Antrim building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Common questions
Do you provide fire door ironmongery across County Antrim?
Yes. We cover all of County Antrim, including Lisburn and Newtownabbey. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Are brass hinges acceptable on fire doors?
Only if they are fire tested and covered by the door's evidence. Many decorative hinges are not.
How many hinges does a fire door need?
Usually at least three, of the type and grade specified in the door's evidence. Heavier or taller doors may need more.