Fire door ironmongery in Solihull: what's involved
When you book fire door ironmongery in Solihull, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Solihull has a broad mix of buildings, including converted period houses, purpose-built flats and HMOs, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
We supply ironmongery for Solihull fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Solihull 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:
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Fire door signage
Fire door law for Solihull properties
The rules that apply to fire doors in Solihull 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 Solihull 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 Solihull
Typical settings for fire door ironmongery include HMOs, schools and blocks of flats. In Solihull, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
From enquiry to handover in Solihull
- 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
Budgeting for fire door ironmongery in Solihull
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 Solihull building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Solihull and neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns such as Shirley, Acocks Green, Washwood Heath and Birmingham are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions from Solihull
Do you cover B91 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Solihull including B91, and nearby towns such as Shirley and Acocks Green. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
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.
Do fire doors need signs?
Most fire doors in non-domestic buildings and common parts should carry signage showing whether they are to be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic.