Fire door ironmongery: our service in Tiverton
We provide fire door ironmongery in Tiverton (EX16 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Tiverton range from small offices to light industrial buildings and houses with integral garages. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Tiverton we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Tiverton fire doors that matches each door's test evidence.
Why hardware choice matters
Fire doors are tested with particular hardware. Hinges hold the door in place as it heats up; locks and latches keep it shut against fire pressure; their holes are protected with intumescent linings. Swapping in a cheaper hinge, a larger lock body or a lever on a spindle that melts can change how the door behaves. Hinges for fire doors are commonly grade 13 to BS EN 1935.
On a typical job that means:
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
The regulations behind fire doors in Tiverton
The rules that apply to fire doors in Tiverton 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 Tiverton 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.
Who needs fire door ironmongery in Tiverton?
The need for fire door ironmongery usually arises in HMOs or hotels, and sometimes offices. 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 Tiverton to keep escape routes protected throughout.
What happens after you enquire
- 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
Guide prices in Tiverton
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door ironmongery is from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Around Tiverton
Tiverton is about 74.8 km from Plymouth, and we cover both, along with nearby Exeter and Heavitree. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Is Tiverton within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Tiverton in Devon and neighbouring towns such as Exeter. There is no charge for the survey.
What happens on a survey in Tiverton?
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 I fit a new lock to a fire door?
Only one that is covered by the door's test evidence, fitted with the correct intumescent protection. A larger lock body or new holes can compromise the door.
Do fire doors need signs?
Most fire doors in non-domestic buildings and common parts should carry signage showing whether they are to be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic.