Fire door ironmongery for Christchurch buildings
From the BH6 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door ironmongery across Christchurch for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Fire doors in Christchurch protect escape routes in care homes, houses with integral garages and light industrial buildings alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Christchurch we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Christchurch 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Fire door signage
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
Rules and responsibilities in Christchurch
Fire doors in Christchurch 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 Christchurch 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.
Who needs fire door ironmongery in Christchurch?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Christchurch can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are blocks of flats and hotels, though single doors for schools are just as welcome.
Our process in Christchurch
- 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 Christchurch?
Budget around from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT for fire door ironmongery. Our guide prices are the same in Christchurch as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Christchurch and neighbouring towns
Christchurch is about 7.1 km from Bournemouth, and we cover both, along with nearby New Milton and Poole. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions
Do you work in Christchurch?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Christchurch and the surrounding area, including Bournemouth and New Milton. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Christchurch?
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.
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.
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.