HMO fire doors in Newry: what's involved
We provide HMO fire doors in Newry (BT35 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
In and around Newry, fire door work covers everything from small blocks of flats to light industrial buildings. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We can price an HMO in Newry directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back. Closers we fit in Newry 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.
As standard, the work covers:
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
Fire door law for Newry properties
Newry 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 Newry are checked. We hand over evidence that supports it.
Where HMO fire doors fit in Newry
You are most likely to need HMO fire doors if you look after shared houses, converted period houses or bedsit conversions. Whatever the building in Newry, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
The steps on a Newry 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
Prices for HMO fire doors in Newry
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 Newry as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Around Newry
Neighbouring towns such as Portadown, Craigavon, Lisburn and Castlereagh are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Common questions
Do you work in Newry?
Yes, we take on HMO fire doors in Newry and the surrounding area, including Portadown and Craigavon. 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 Newry 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.
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.
Can tenants lock their bedroom doors?
Yes, but they must be able to get out without a key, so thumb-turn locks on the inside are common. The lock must be covered by the door's evidence.