Communal & Corridor Fire Doors for Dover buildings
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits communal fire doors in Dover, Kent. 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.
Our Kent coverage includes Dover and its neighbours Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury; tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Regulations for communal fire doors in Kent
New and replacement fire doors in Dover 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.
Guide prices in Dover
Budget around £1,600 to £3,200 per pair for communal fire doors supplied and fitted in Dover, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Where communal fire doors are needed
In Dover, communal fire doors are typically needed in sheltered and supported housing and blocks of flats.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Blocks of flats
- Student accommodation
- Hotels
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
How it works in Dover
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Communal fire doors in Dover: questions
Which rules do communal fire doors in Dover 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.
How quickly can you survey in Dover?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Dover visits with other work in Kent. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Dover?
Yes. We phase work in occupied buildings and keep escape routes available. Each door is planned to be removed and replaced the same day; if that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
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.
Nearby towns we cover
- Folkestone (7 miles)
- Deal (8 miles)
- Canterbury (15 miles)
- Ramsgate (15 miles)
- Broadstairs (17 miles)
- Margate (18 miles)
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