Fire exit doors in Crowborough, done to the evidence
When you book fire exit doors in Crowborough, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Crowborough has a broad mix of buildings, including small offices, light industrial buildings and family homes after loft conversions, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Exit doors in Crowborough can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out. Shops, warehouses and schools in Crowborough each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency.
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:
- Outside access devices and alarmed options
- Commissioning and handover
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
The regulations behind fire doors in Crowborough
The rules that apply to fire doors in Crowborough 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 Crowborough 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 Crowborough
You are most likely to need fire exit doors if you look after warehouses, hospitality venues or schools. Whatever the building in Crowborough, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
Our process in Crowborough
- 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
Guide prices in Crowborough
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 Crowborough 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.
Around Crowborough
We also cover towns near Crowborough, including Royal Tunbridge Wells (10.6 km away), East Grinstead and Tonbridge. If your building is in TN6 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Crowborough
Do you cover TN6 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Crowborough including TN6, and nearby towns such as Royal Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Crowborough building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.
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.