HMO fire doors in Northampton, done to the evidence
When you book HMO fire doors in Northampton, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Northampton has a broad mix of buildings, including purpose-built blocks of flats, shared houses and restaurants, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Closers we fit in Northampton HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them. For HMO landlords in Northampton, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection.
Fitting around tenants
HMO work happens in people's homes. We agree access with you and your tenants, work room by room, and leave every bedroom lockable at the end of the day. Where thumb-turn locks are needed so occupants can get out without a key, we fit ones that are covered by the door's evidence.
What you get:
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
Which fire door rules apply in Northampton?
Fire doors in Northampton fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Northampton above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Buildings and duty holders in Northampton
You are most likely to need HMO fire doors if you look after converted period houses, bedsit conversions or student lets. Whatever the building in Northampton, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
The steps on a Northampton 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
Guide prices in Northampton
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for HMO fire doors is from around £350 per door in a volume HMO job, up to £900 where frames are replaced, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Northampton and neighbouring towns
As well as Northampton, we cover neighbouring towns including Wellingborough, Daventry and Rushden. The survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover NN1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Northampton including NN1, and nearby towns such as Wellingborough and Daventry. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Northampton 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.
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.