Fire exit doors in Coventry, done to the evidence
From the CV1 postcode district outwards, we take on fire exit doors across Coventry for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Around Coventry, converted flats, mixed-use office buildings and schools all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Shops, warehouses and schools in Coventry each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency. Before quoting for an exit door in Coventry, 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.
On a typical job that means:
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Commissioning and handover
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
Which fire door rules apply in Coventry?
The rules that apply to fire doors in Coventry 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 Coventry 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 Coventry
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Coventry can all commission fire exit doors from us. The usual settings are hospitality venues and warehouses, though single doors for offices are just as welcome.
The steps on a Coventry 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
What does fire exit doors cost in Coventry?
Guide pricing for fire exit doors: £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Coventry building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Coventry
Coventry is about 27.6 km from Birmingham, and we cover both, along with nearby Kenilworth and Bedworth. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Is Coventry within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Coventry in West Midlands and neighbouring towns such as Kenilworth. 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.