Getting fire door ironmongery right in Keighley
If you need fire door ironmongery in Keighley, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Around Keighley, family homes after loft conversions, HMOs and care homes all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
We supply ironmongery for Keighley fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Keighley buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
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.
What you get:
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
What the rules say for Keighley
Fire doors in Keighley 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 Keighley 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.
Who needs fire door ironmongery in Keighley?
From schools to hotels, the requirement for fire door ironmongery in Keighley 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.
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 Keighley
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.
Keighley and neighbouring towns
Keighley is about 24.8 km from Leeds, and we cover both, along with nearby Shipley and Guiseley. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions
Do you work in Keighley?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Keighley and the surrounding area, including Shipley and Guiseley. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Keighley?
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.
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.