Fire door ironmongery in Eltham: what's involved
When you book fire door ironmongery in Eltham, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
In and around Eltham, fire door work covers everything from shared houses to restaurants. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Eltham we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Eltham fire doors that matches each door's test evidence.
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.
Each installation includes:
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Fire door signage
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
What the rules say for Eltham
The rules that apply to fire doors in Eltham 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 Eltham sits with the London Fire Brigade.
Where a Eltham 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Eltham
Typical settings for fire door ironmongery include schools, offices and blocks of flats. In Eltham, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
How a Eltham 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
Prices for fire door ironmongery in Eltham
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 Eltham 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 Eltham
Neighbouring towns such as Blackheath, Welling, Catford and Greenwich are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions
Do you cover SE9 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Eltham including SE9, and nearby towns such as Blackheath and Welling. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Eltham?
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.
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.