Fire exit doors in Sunderland, done to the evidence
From the SR1 postcode district outwards, we take on fire exit doors across Sunderland for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Sunderland has a broad mix of buildings, including offices, schools and HMOs, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Shops, warehouses and schools in Sunderland each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency. Exit doors in Sunderland can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out.
Security without blocking escape
Exit doors need to keep intruders out while letting people out in seconds. We can fit outside access devices, alarmed hardware and access control interfaces that do not stop the door being opened from inside. Any of these on a fire-rated exit door must be covered by its evidence.
On a typical job that means:
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- Weather and threshold detailing
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
What the rules say for Sunderland
The rules that apply to fire doors in Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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.
Buildings and duty holders in Sunderland
From warehouses to offices, the requirement for fire exit doors in Sunderland 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.
Our process in Sunderland
- 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 Sunderland
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 Sunderland 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.
Sunderland and neighbouring towns
Sunderland is about 16.7 km from Newcastle upon Tyne, and we cover both, along with nearby Seaham and Washington. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions from Sunderland
Do you cover SR1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Sunderland including SR1, and nearby towns such as Seaham and Washington. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Sunderland 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 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.
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.