Fire exit doors in Greenwich: what's involved
When you book fire exit doors in Greenwich, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Greenwich range from purpose-built blocks of flats to mixed-use office buildings and schools. 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 Greenwich each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency. Exit doors in Greenwich 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
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
- Weather and threshold detailing
- Commissioning and handover
Rules and responsibilities in Greenwich
Fire doors in Greenwich fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained. In London, the London Fire Brigade is the enforcing authority for fire safety law.
For residential buildings in Greenwich above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Where fire exit doors fit in Greenwich
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Greenwich can all commission fire exit doors from us. The usual settings are shops and schools, though single doors for hospitality venues are just as welcome.
The steps on a Greenwich installation
- 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
Budgeting for fire exit doors in Greenwich
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.
Covering Greenwich and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Blackheath, Canary Wharf and Catford. Distance from Greenwich does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions from Greenwich
Do you work in Greenwich?
Yes, we take on fire exit doors in Greenwich and the surrounding area, including Blackheath and Canary Wharf. 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 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.