What HMO fire doors in Norwich should include
Our HMO fire doors service in Norwich is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Norwich has a broad mix of buildings, including schools, purpose-built flats and GP surgeries, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
We can price an HMO in Norwich directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back. Closers we fit in Norwich 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:
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
What the rules say for Norwich
The rules that apply to fire doors in Norwich 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 Norwich 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.
Which buildings in Norwich need HMO fire doors?
From shared houses to student lets, the requirement for HMO fire doors in Norwich comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
From enquiry to handover in Norwich
- 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
What does HMO fire doors cost in Norwich?
Guide pricing for HMO fire doors: from around £350 per door in a volume HMO job, up to £900 where frames are replaced, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Norwich building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Nearby areas we cover from Norwich
As well as Norwich, we cover neighbouring towns including Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Thetford. The survey and quote are free.
Questions from Norwich
Is Norwich within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Norwich in Norfolk and neighbouring towns such as Great Yarmouth. There is no charge for the survey.
What happens on a survey in Norwich?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.