HMO fire doors: our service in Bangor
Looking for HMO fire doors in Bangor? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Bangor and the wider County Down area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Bangor has a broad mix of buildings, including houses with integral garages, care homes and family homes after loft conversions, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
For HMO landlords in Bangor, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection. Closers we fit in Bangor HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them.
What councils typically look for
Licensing and housing officers usually look at bedroom doors, kitchen doors and any doors onto the escape stair. Common requirements include 30-minute doors, self-closers, smoke seals and well-fitted frames. Requirements vary with the size and layout of the HMO and the local authority's approach; our HMO fire door guide sets out the typical expectations.
On a typical job that means:
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
The regulations behind fire doors in Bangor
Bangor is in Northern Ireland, where fire doors are covered by the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and Technical Booklet E on fire safety. Duties in non-domestic premises come from the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.
The English regulation 10 checking regime does not apply here, so the fire risk assessment sets how often doors in Bangor are checked. We hand over evidence that supports it.
Where HMO fire doors fit in Bangor
Typical settings for HMO fire doors include shared houses, converted period houses and student lets. In Bangor, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
The steps on a Bangor installation
- Review the council's requirements or schedule of works
- Survey each door and frame
- Agree specification and tenant access
- Fit doors, seals, closers and locks
- Test every door closes and latches
- Hand over evidence for the council
Budgeting for HMO fire doors in Bangor
Budget around from around £350 per door in a volume HMO job, up to £900 where frames are replaced, ex VAT for HMO fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Bangor as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Bangor
Beyond Bangor itself we also cover nearby towns such as Newtownards (7.8 km), Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions
Is Bangor within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Bangor in County Down and neighbouring towns such as Newtownards. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Bangor?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
Do all doors in an HMO need to be fire doors?
Not always. Bedroom, kitchen and stair doors are the usual focus. The council's requirements depend on the HMO's size, storeys and layout.
Can you work to a council schedule of works?
Yes. Send us the schedule and we will price each item, carry out the work and give you evidence to send back.