Fire exit doors in Belfast: what's involved
We provide fire exit doors in Belfast (BT1 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Belfast has a broad mix of buildings, including clinics, schools and shared houses, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Shops, warehouses and schools in Belfast each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency. Exit doors in Belfast can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out.
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.
Each installation includes:
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Outside access devices and alarmed options
- Commissioning and handover
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.
Where fire exit doors fit in Belfast
You are most likely to need fire exit doors if you look after hospitality venues, offices or shops. Whatever the building in Belfast, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
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
Prices 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.
Covering Belfast and nearby
As well as Belfast, we cover neighbouring towns including Castlereagh, Newtownabbey and Lisburn. The survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover BT1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Belfast including BT1, and nearby towns such as Castlereagh and Newtownabbey. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Belfast?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.