Getting fire exit doors right in Newtownards
When you book fire exit doors in Newtownards, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Newtownards range from schools to houses with integral garages and small blocks of flats. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Shops, warehouses and schools in Newtownards each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency. Before quoting for an exit door in Newtownards, we check whether it needs fire resistance, so you only pay for what the strategy requires.
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:
- Commissioning and handover
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- Weather and threshold detailing
What the rules say for Newtownards
Newtownards is in Northern Ireland, where fire doors are covered by the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and Technical Booklet E on fire safety. Duties in non-domestic premises come from the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not apply here, so the fire risk assessment sets how often doors in Newtownards are checked. We hand over evidence that supports it.
Which buildings in Newtownards need fire exit doors?
From offices to hospitality venues, the requirement for fire exit doors in Newtownards 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.
Our process in Newtownards
- 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 Newtownards
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire exit doors is £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Around Newtownards
We also cover towns near Newtownards, including Bangor (7.8 km away), Castlereagh and Belfast. If your building is in BT23 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you cover BT23 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Newtownards including BT23, and nearby towns such as Bangor and Castlereagh. The survey and written quote are free.
What happens on a survey in Newtownards?
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.