Getting fire door ironmongery right in Bath
Our fire door ironmongery service covers Bath and the wider Somerset area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Fire doors in Bath protect escape routes in care homes, schools and industrial units alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Signage for fire doors in Bath buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought. Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Bath we replace them with hardware covered by each door's 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:
- 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
Rules and responsibilities in Bath
Fire doors in Bath 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 Bath 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 Bath
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Bath can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are schools and HMOs, though single doors for hotels are just as welcome.
The steps on a Bath 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
Prices for fire door ironmongery in Bath
Guide pricing for fire door ironmongery: from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Bath building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Bath
Beyond Bath itself we also cover nearby towns such as Trowbridge (12.3 km), Kingswood and Mangotsfield. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Do you work in Bath?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Bath and the surrounding area, including Trowbridge and Kingswood. 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 Bath 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.
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.
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.