HMO fire doors in Tynemouth, done to the evidence
From the NE30 postcode district outwards, we take on HMO fire doors across Tynemouth for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Tynemouth has a broad mix of buildings, including HMOs, houses with integral garages and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Closers we fit in Tynemouth HMOs are set to close and latch without slamming, so tenants are less tempted to disconnect them. For HMO landlords in Tynemouth, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection.
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:
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of bedroom, kitchen and stair doors
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
Fire door law for Tynemouth properties
The rules that apply to fire doors in Tynemouth 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 Tynemouth 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.
Who needs HMO fire doors in Tynemouth?
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Tynemouth can all commission HMO fire doors from us. The usual settings are shared houses and converted period houses, though single doors for student lets are just as welcome.
From enquiry to handover in Tynemouth
- 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 Tynemouth
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.
Nearby areas we cover from Tynemouth
Nearby towns we cover include North Shields, South Shields and Whitley Bay. Distance from Tynemouth does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover NE30 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Tynemouth including NE30, and nearby towns such as North Shields and South Shields. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Tynemouth?
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 HMO fire doors need closers?
In many HMOs, yes, especially on bedroom and kitchen doors. Your council's schedule of works will say which doors need them.
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.