Fire exit doors in Rochdale, done to the evidence
From the OL16 postcode district outwards, we take on fire exit doors across Rochdale for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Buildings in and around Rochdale range from family homes after loft conversions to schools and low-rise blocks of flats. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Exit doors in Rochdale can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out. Shops, warehouses and schools in Rochdale each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency.
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:
- Outside access devices and alarmed options
- Weather and threshold detailing
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
Which fire door rules apply in Rochdale?
The rules that apply to fire doors in Rochdale 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 Rochdale 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 Rochdale
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Rochdale can all commission fire exit doors from us. The usual settings are warehouses and shops, though single doors for offices are just as welcome.
The steps on a Rochdale 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 Rochdale
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 Rochdale
We also cover towns near Rochdale, including Heywood (5.1 km away), Royton and Middleton. If your building is in OL16 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions
Do you work in Rochdale?
Yes, we take on fire exit doors in Rochdale and the surrounding area, including Heywood and Royton. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Rochdale?
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.