Communal fire doors in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Communal & Corridor Fire Doors for Newcastle-under-Lyme buildings

Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits communal fire doors in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. 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 Newcastle-under-Lyme surveys with other visits in Staffordshire, such as Stoke-on-Trent and Longton, which helps keep survey dates flexible.

Fire door rules in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Fire doors in Newcastle-under-Lyme 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.

Guide prices in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Budget around £1,600 to £3,200 per pair for communal fire doors supplied and fitted in Newcastle-under-Lyme, 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 used in Newcastle-under-Lyme

In Newcastle-under-Lyme, communal fire doors are typically needed in student accommodation and blocks of flats.

Staffordshire combines the Potteries' industrial buildings with Stafford, Burton and Tamworth's logistics, schools and town centres.

Student accommodation
Blocks of flats
Sheltered and supported housing
Hotels

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)

Elevation drawing of communal & corridor fire doors

See the full specification and options for Communal & Corridor Fire Doors

How it works in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Request a quote online or call
Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
Quote with each doorset's certification
Phased fitting and handover records

Common questions in Staffordshire

Can you work around tenants or staff in Newcastle-under-Lyme?

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.

How quickly can you survey in Newcastle-under-Lyme?

We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Newcastle-under-Lyme visits with other work in Staffordshire. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.

Do you cover Newcastle-under-Lyme?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit communal fire doors throughout Newcastle-under-Lyme and the rest of Staffordshire, including ST5 and nearby Stoke-on-Trent.

How often should communal fire doors be checked?

In England, regulation 10 requires at least three-monthly checks in residential buildings with a storey above 11 metres. Good practice is regular checks in all buildings.

Communal & Corridor Fire Doors in Newcastle-under-Lyme