Fire exit doors in Belfast: what's involved
We provide fire exit doors across Belfast, covering 14 postcode districts from BT1 to BT15.
Exit doors in Belfast can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out. Shops, warehouses and schools in Belfast each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in Belfast can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
Panic bars or emergency hardware?
Panic hardware to BS EN 1125, such as push bars, is designed for places where members of the public may be present and may not know the building. Emergency exit hardware to BS EN 179, such as push pads or levers, is for areas used by trained staff who know how the exit works. The right choice depends on who will be using the door in an emergency.
Fire door law for Belfast properties
Fire door work in Belfast follows Northern Ireland's rules: the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with Technical Booklet E as the fire safety guidance, and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 for premises covered by the 2006 Order.
Council building control handles building work approvals in Northern Ireland, and your fire risk assessment sets the inspection frequency for doors in Belfast.
What happens after you enquire
- Check the fire strategy and who uses the exit
- Select door type, rating and exit hardware
- Order doorset and hardware set
- Remove the existing door and prepare the opening
- Install, seal and weather the doorset
- Test exit operation, closers and security features
Budgeting for fire exit doors in Belfast
As a guide, budget £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, ex VAT for fire exit doors. The figure for your Belfast building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Questions
Do you provide fire exit doors across Belfast?
Yes. We cover all of Belfast, including Belfast and Castlereagh. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Do fire exit doors have to open outwards?
Exit doors generally open in the direction of escape, especially where many people use them. Your fire strategy or risk assessment sets the requirement for each door.
Do fire exit doors need closers?
Final exit doors often have closers for security and weather reasons. If the exit door is also a fire door, a closer is normally required to keep it shut.