What fire door ironmongery in Farnworth should include
Our fire door ironmongery service in Farnworth is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
In and around Farnworth, fire door work covers everything from houses with integral garages to care homes. 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 Farnworth we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Farnworth fire doors that matches each door's test evidence.
Common hardware defects
Inspections regularly find missing hinge screws, mismatched hinges, plastic-bodied latches, unapproved bolts and locks fitted without intumescent protection. We replace them with items covered by the door's evidence and fit the matching pads and linings.
As standard, the work covers:
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Fire door signage
Which fire door rules apply in Farnworth?
Fire doors in Farnworth 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 Farnworth 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.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Farnworth
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after blocks of flats, offices or schools. Whatever the building in Farnworth, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Farnworth
- 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 Farnworth
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 Farnworth as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Farnworth
Nearby towns we cover include Walkden, Bolton and Radcliffe. Distance from Farnworth does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you work in Farnworth?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Farnworth and the surrounding area, including Walkden and Bolton. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Farnworth building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.
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.