Fire door ironmongery for Kidderminster buildings
Our fire door ironmongery service in Kidderminster is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Buildings in and around Kidderminster range from houses with integral garages to family homes after loft conversions and HMOs. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We supply ironmongery for Kidderminster fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Kidderminster 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.
On a typical job that means:
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
Fire door law for Kidderminster properties
The rules that apply to fire doors in Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster 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 Kidderminster
Typical settings for fire door ironmongery include offices, blocks of flats and hotels. In Kidderminster, 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.
The steps on a Kidderminster 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
Guide prices in Kidderminster
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 Kidderminster building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Kidderminster and neighbouring towns
Kidderminster is about 22.2 km from Worcester, and we cover both, along with nearby Stourport-on-Severn and Stourbridge. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you cover DY11 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Kidderminster including DY11, and nearby towns such as Stourport-on-Severn and Stourbridge. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Kidderminster?
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.
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.
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.