Fire door ironmongery in Canary Wharf, done to the evidence
We provide fire door ironmongery in Canary Wharf (E14 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Around Canary Wharf, purpose-built blocks of flats, schools and shared houses all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Canary Wharf we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Canary Wharf 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.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Fire door signage
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
The regulations behind fire doors in Canary Wharf
The rules that apply to fire doors in Canary Wharf 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in Canary Wharf sits with the London Fire Brigade.
Where a Canary Wharf 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.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Canary Wharf
From hotels to HMOs, the requirement for fire door ironmongery in Canary Wharf 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.
Our process in Canary Wharf
- 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
Budgeting for fire door ironmongery in Canary Wharf
As a guide, budget from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT for fire door ironmongery. The figure for your Canary Wharf 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Canary Wharf
Nearby towns we cover include Bow, Canning Town and Greenwich. Distance from Canary Wharf does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover E14 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Canary Wharf including E14, and nearby towns such as Bow and Canning Town. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Canary Wharf?
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.
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.
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.