Fire exit doors: our service in Hythe
From the SO45 postcode district outwards, we take on fire exit doors across Hythe for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Hythe has a broad mix of buildings, including houses with integral garages, schools and family homes after loft conversions, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Shops, warehouses and schools in Hythe each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency. Before quoting for an exit door in Hythe, we check whether it needs fire resistance, so you only pay for what the strategy requires.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Weather and threshold detailing
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Commissioning and handover
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
The regulations behind fire doors in Hythe
The rules that apply to fire doors in Hythe 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 Hythe 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 Hythe
From shops to warehouses, the requirement for fire exit doors in Hythe comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
How a Hythe 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
Prices for fire exit doors in Hythe
As a guide, budget £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, ex VAT for fire exit doors. The figure for your Hythe building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Covering Hythe and nearby
Nearby towns we cover include Southampton, Totton and Eastleigh. Distance from Hythe does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Is Hythe within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Hythe in Hampshire and neighbouring towns such as Southampton. There is no charge for the survey.
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.
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.