Our Poole supply and fit service
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits communal fire doors in Poole, Dorset. 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.
We cover BH15 and the surrounding area, including Bournemouth. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Which rules apply in Poole?
Fire doors in Poole sit under English rules: Approved Document B sets what goes in, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers keeping doors effective in non-domestic premises and shared parts of residential buildings, and the 2022 regulations require regular door checks in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. Higher-risk buildings — 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes — also come under the Building Safety Act 2022.
What do communal fire doors cost in Poole?
Our guide price for communal fire doors in Poole is £1,600 to £3,200 per pair including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.
If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.
Where communal fire doors are used in Poole
In Poole, communal fire doors are typically needed in hotels and blocks of flats.
Dorset's coastal towns have many converted houses, holiday flats and care homes, especially around Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
- Hotels
- Blocks of flats
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Student accommodation
What you get with each doorset
| 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
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Questions about communal fire doors in Poole
Is the survey in Poole free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Which rules do communal fire doors in Poole 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.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Poole?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Do you replace doors while the building is occupied?
Yes. We phase work so escape routes are maintained, and plan each door to be removed and replaced the same day. If that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
Neighbouring areas
- Bournemouth (4 miles)
- Christchurch (9 miles)
- New Milton (14 miles)
- Weymouth (22 miles)
- Totton (26 miles)
- Salisbury (26 miles)
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