Fire exit doors in Horsham: what's involved
We provide fire exit doors in Horsham (RH12 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Horsham range from high-street shops to schools and houses with integral garages. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Shops, warehouses and schools in Horsham each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency. Before quoting for an exit door in Horsham, 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:
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- Outside access devices and alarmed options
What the rules say for Horsham
The rules that apply to fire doors in Horsham 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 Horsham 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 Horsham
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Horsham 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.
Our process in Horsham
- 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 Horsham
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 Horsham 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.
Horsham and neighbouring towns
We also cover towns near Horsham, including Crawley (11.5 km away), Horley and Haywards Heath. If your building is in RH12 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Horsham
Do you work in Horsham?
Yes, we take on fire exit doors in Horsham and the surrounding area, including Crawley and Horley. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Horsham 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.
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.
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.