Fire exit doors in Chorley: what's involved
When you book fire exit doors in Chorley, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
In and around Chorley, fire door work covers everything from small offices to small blocks of flats. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Exit doors in Chorley can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out. Shops, warehouses and schools in Chorley 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.
What you get:
- Outside access devices and alarmed options
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Commissioning and handover
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
The regulations behind fire doors in Chorley
Fire doors in Chorley 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.
For residential buildings in Chorley 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.
Which buildings in Chorley need fire exit doors?
The need for fire exit doors usually arises in schools or warehouses, and sometimes offices. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Chorley to keep escape routes protected throughout.
Our process in Chorley
- 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 Chorley
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 Chorley 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Chorley
Chorley is about 13.8 km from Preston, and we cover both, along with nearby Leyland and Darwen. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you cover PR6 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Chorley including PR6, and nearby towns such as Leyland and Darwen. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Chorley building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
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.