Fire door ironmongery in Newcastle upon Tyne, done to the evidence
From the NE1 postcode district outwards, we take on fire door ironmongery across Newcastle upon Tyne for homes, blocks and workplaces.
In and around Newcastle upon Tyne, fire door work covers everything from clinics to student accommodation. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We supply ironmongery for Newcastle upon Tyne fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
What you get:
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Fire door signage
What the rules say for Newcastle upon Tyne
The rules that apply to fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Where a Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Newcastle upon Tyne
The need for fire door ironmongery usually arises in blocks of flats or hotels, and sometimes schools. 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to keep escape routes protected throughout.
How a Newcastle upon Tyne 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
What does fire door ironmongery cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Around Newcastle upon Tyne
Beyond Newcastle upon Tyne itself we also cover nearby towns such as Gateshead (1.5 km), Gosforth and Felling. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Is Newcastle upon Tyne within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear and neighbouring towns such as Gateshead. There is no charge for the survey.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
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.