What fire exit doors in Putney should include
If you need fire exit doors in Putney, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
In and around Putney, fire door work covers everything from converted flats to schools. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Exit doors in Putney can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out. Shops, warehouses and schools in Putney 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.
On a typical job that means:
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Outside access devices and alarmed options
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- Commissioning and handover
Rules and responsibilities in Putney
England's framework applies in Putney. 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. Enforcement of fire safety law in Putney sits with the London Fire Brigade.
For blocks over 11 metres in Putney, 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 Putney
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Putney can all commission fire exit doors from us. The usual settings are offices and schools, though single doors for hospitality venues are just as welcome.
The steps on a Putney 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 Putney
Guide pricing for fire exit doors: £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Putney building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Putney
Nearby towns we cover include Barnes, Fulham and Wimbledon. Distance from Putney does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you work in Putney?
Yes, we take on fire exit doors in Putney and the surrounding area, including Barnes and Fulham. 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.
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 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.