Our Bideford supply and fit service
We fit communal corridor and lobby fire doors in Bideford and the rest of Devon. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.
Bideford is about 45 miles from Plymouth. Wherever your building is in EX39, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.
Regulations for communal fire doors in Devon
New and replacement fire doors in Bideford are specified under the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks of flats, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep fire doors in working order, and in residential buildings with a storey above 11 metres regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds quarterly checks of communal doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors.
What do communal fire doors cost in Bideford?
Budget around £1,600 to £3,200 per pair for communal fire doors supplied and fitted in Bideford, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Where communal fire doors are used in Bideford
Wherever they are in Bideford, communal fire doors are most often specified for sheltered and supported housing and hotels.
Devon's demand comes from Plymouth's post-war city centre and naval estate, Exeter's offices and student housing, and coastal hotels.
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Hotels
- Blocks of flats
- Student accommodation
Communal & Corridor Fire Doors: key specification
| Rating | FD30S typical; FD60S in some lobbies |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Singles, pairs and leaf-and-a-half |
| Glazing | Vision panels sized to the doorset's evidence |
| Hold-open | Alarm-linked magnetic hold-open or free-swing closers (BS EN 1155) |
| Accessibility | Opening forces and vision panels to accessibility guidance (Approved Document M in England) |
See the full specification and options for Communal & Corridor Fire Doors
From enquiry to handover
- Send your postcode, door count and any fire risk assessment notes
- We survey and measure each opening for free
- You get a fixed, itemised quote with certificate references
- We fit, test operation and hand over the paperwork
Your questions answered
Do you cover Bideford?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit communal fire doors throughout Bideford and the rest of Devon, including EX39 and nearby Barnstaple.
Which rules do communal fire doors in Bideford need to meet?
They are specified to Approved Document B (England) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Bideford.
Can communal fire doors be held open?
Only with an approved hold-open or free-swing device linked to the fire alarm. Wedges and hooks are not acceptable.
Nearby towns we cover
- Barnstaple (8 miles)
- Tiverton (32 miles)
- Exeter (36 miles)
- Heavitree (37 miles)
- Newton Abbot (43 miles)
- Swansea (43 miles)
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