HMO fire doors in Oldham: what's involved
From the OL1 postcode district outwards, we take on HMO fire doors across Oldham for homes, blocks and workplaces.
In and around Oldham, fire door work covers everything from restaurants to care homes. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We can price an HMO in Oldham directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back. Closers we fit in Oldham 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:
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
The regulations behind fire doors in Oldham
The rules that apply to fire doors in Oldham 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 Oldham 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 HMO fire doors fit in Oldham
You are most likely to need HMO fire doors if you look after shared houses, student lets or converted period houses. Whatever the building in Oldham, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
The steps on a Oldham 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 Oldham
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 Oldham as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Oldham
We also cover towns near Oldham, including Chadderton (1.5 km away), Royton and Failsworth. If your building is in OL1 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Oldham
Do you work in Oldham?
Yes, we take on HMO fire doors in Oldham and the surrounding area, including Chadderton and Royton. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
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 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 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.