What fire door ironmongery in Bicester should include
If you need fire door ironmongery in Bicester, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Bicester has a broad mix of buildings, including small offices, light industrial buildings and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Bicester we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Bicester 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
Which fire door rules apply in Bicester?
In Bicester, as elsewhere in England, the starting point is the Fire Safety Order 2005: whoever controls a workplace or the shared parts of a residential block must make sure its fire doors work. When doors are replaced, the Building Regulations and Approved Document B set the standard the new work has to meet.
Blocks above 11 metres have a specific routine under regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: quarterly checks of communal fire doors and annual best-endeavours checks of flat front doors. If your Bicester building is a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act 2022, we confirm the approval route with the Principal Accountable Person before any work is ordered.
Buildings and duty holders in Bicester
The need for fire door ironmongery usually arises in offices or blocks of flats, and sometimes hotels. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Bicester to keep escape routes protected throughout.
What happens after you enquire
- 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 Bicester
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.
Bicester and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Bicester, including Oxford (17.9 km away), Banbury and Aylesbury. If your building is in OX26 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you work in Bicester?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Bicester and the surrounding area, including Oxford and Banbury. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Bicester?
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.
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.