Getting riser and cupboard fire doors right in Solihull
Looking for riser and cupboard fire doors in Solihull? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Solihull and the wider West Midlands area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Buildings in and around Solihull range from purpose-built flats to industrial units and offices. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
While fitting riser doors in Solihull, we photograph any gaps in fire stopping we can see and pass them on to you. Riser and meter cupboard doors in Solihull blocks are easy to overlook until an inspection flags them.
Closer or lock?
Doors on stores and risers that are kept locked shut usually do not need a self-closer, as long as the strategy allows it and the door is marked accordingly. Doors that are used regularly, such as cleaner's stores, usually do. We follow the fire strategy and the risk assessment for each opening.
What you get:
- Signage as required
- Locks and keep-locked arrangements as specified
- Fire-rated riser and cupboard doorsets
- Record of any fire stopping concerns found
Rules and responsibilities in Solihull
England's framework applies in Solihull. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Solihull, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Buildings and duty holders in Solihull
The need for riser and cupboard fire doors usually arises in blocks of flats or student accommodation, and sometimes office buildings. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Solihull to keep escape routes protected throughout.
The steps on a Solihull installation
- Survey risers, cupboards and wall ratings
- Confirm locked-shut or self-closing for each door
- Order doorsets sized to the openings
- Install and seal frames, hang leaves
- Fit locks, seals and signage
- Photograph and report on visible fire stopping
Budgeting for riser and cupboard fire doors in Solihull
As a guide, budget £450–£1,200 per riser or cupboard doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for riser and cupboard fire doors. The figure for your Solihull building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Around Solihull
Solihull is about 11.0 km from Birmingham, and we cover both, along with nearby Shirley and Acocks Green. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Questions
Do you cover B91 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Solihull including B91, and nearby towns such as Shirley and Acocks Green. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Solihull?
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 riser doors need closers?
Not if they are kept locked shut and the fire strategy allows it; they should then be labelled accordingly. Cupboards that are opened regularly normally need self-closers.
Can I use a standard access panel for a riser?
Only if it is a fire-rated product with evidence for the wall rating. Many ordinary access panels and cupboard doors are not fire rated.