Getting fire exit doors right in Hove
From the BN3 postcode district outwards, we take on fire exit doors across Hove for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Hove has a broad mix of buildings, including high-street shops, HMOs and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Shops, warehouses and schools in Hove each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency. Exit doors in Hove can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out.
Is every fire exit door a fire door?
Not necessarily. A final exit door leading straight outside often does not need fire resistance, but it must open easily in the direction of escape and be secure the rest of the time. If the exit door also sits in a wall that the fire strategy requires to resist fire, it needs to be a certified fire doorset as well. We check which applies before quoting, so you do not pay for fire resistance you do not need, or miss it where you do.
As standard, the work covers:
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- Outside access devices and alarmed options
- Commissioning and handover
Which fire door rules apply in Hove?
England's framework applies in Hove. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Hove, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Where fire exit doors fit in Hove
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Hove can all commission fire exit doors from us. The usual settings are warehouses and shops, though single doors for hospitality venues are just as welcome.
How a Hove job runs
- 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
What does fire exit doors cost in Hove?
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 Hove
Nearby towns we cover include Brighton, Portslade and Rottingdean. Distance from Hove does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Is Hove within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Hove in East Sussex and neighbouring towns such as Brighton. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Hove?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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.
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.