Fire exit doors: our service in Derby
Our fire exit doors service covers Derby and the wider Derbyshire area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Buildings in and around Derby range from student accommodation to restaurants and hotels. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Before quoting for an exit door in Derby, we check whether it needs fire resistance, so you only pay for what the strategy requires. Exit doors in Derby 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- Outside access devices and alarmed options
- Commissioning and handover
What the rules say for Derby
The rules that apply to fire doors in Derby 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 Derby 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 exit doors fit in Derby
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Derby can all commission fire exit doors from us. The usual settings are hospitality venues and schools, though single doors for warehouses are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Derby
- 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 Derby
Budget around £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, ex VAT for fire exit doors. Our guide prices are the same in Derby as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Covering Derby and nearby
Beyond Derby itself we also cover nearby towns such as Belper (11.2 km), Ilkeston and Heanor. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions from Derby
Do you work in Derby?
Yes, we take on fire exit doors in Derby and the surrounding area, including Belper and Ilkeston. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
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.
Can a fire exit door be locked?
It can be secured against entry from outside, but it must open from inside without a key whenever the building is occupied. Panic and emergency exit hardware are designed for exactly this.