Fire door ironmongery in Daventry, done to the evidence
When you book fire door ironmongery in Daventry, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Fire doors in Daventry protect escape routes in care homes, houses with integral garages and schools alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
We supply ironmongery for Daventry fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Daventry buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
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:
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
What the rules say for Daventry
England's framework applies in Daventry. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Daventry, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Buildings and duty holders in Daventry
From blocks of flats to hotels, the requirement for fire door ironmongery in Daventry 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.
The steps on a Daventry installation
- 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 Daventry
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.
Nearby areas we cover from Daventry
Nearby towns we cover include Rugby, Northampton and Royal Leamington Spa. Distance from Daventry does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Daventry
Do you cover NN11 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Daventry including NN11, and nearby towns such as Rugby and Northampton. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Daventry?
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.
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.