Communal fire doors in Tiverton: how we work
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits communal fire doors in Tiverton, Devon. Whether it's a single replacement or every door in a block, we start by surveying the openings and end with a handover pack listing each doorset and its certificate reference.
Where possible we combine Tiverton surveys with other visits in Devon, such as Exeter and Heavitree, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Regulations for communal fire doors in Devon
In Tiverton, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.
Cost of communal fire doors in Devon
Our guide for communal fire doors is £1,600–£3,200 per pair fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Tiverton are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
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 Tiverton
Wherever they are in Tiverton, communal fire doors are most often specified for sheltered and supported housing and blocks of flats.
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
- Blocks of flats
- Hotels
- 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
Four steps to compliant doors
- 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
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Tiverton?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
How quickly can you survey in Tiverton?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Tiverton visits with other work in Devon. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Is the survey in Tiverton free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Should communal doors be glazed?
Doors across corridors usually need vision panels so people can see who is on the other side. The glass must be tested in that doorset.
Neighbouring areas
- Exeter (12 miles)
- Heavitree (12 miles)
- Taunton (19 miles)
- Exmouth (20 miles)
- Newton Abbot (26 miles)
- Bridgwater (26 miles)
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