Fire exit doors in Gwynedd: what's involved
We provide fire exit doors across Gwynedd, covering 44 postcode districts from LL23 to LL78.
Exit doors in Gwynedd can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out. Shops, warehouses and schools in Gwynedd each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in Gwynedd can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
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.
Fire door law for Gwynedd properties
Because Gwynedd is in Wales, we work to the Building Regulations as they apply in Wales and to the Welsh version of Approved Document B. The responsible person duties under the Fire Safety Order 2005 still apply to workplaces and common parts.
England's fire door checking rules for tall residential buildings do not apply in Wales, so the checking frequency for doors in Gwynedd comes from your fire risk assessment.
Our process in Gwynedd
- 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 Gwynedd
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.
Common questions
Do you provide fire exit doors across Gwynedd?
Yes. We cover all of Gwynedd. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Which is better, a push bar or a push pad?
Push bars (panic hardware) suit public areas; push pads and levers (emergency exit hardware) suit areas used by trained staff. The choice depends on who will use the door in an emergency.
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.