Getting communal fire doors fitted in Newburn
Looking for communal fire doors in Newburn? Our supply and fit service covers NE15 and the surrounding area, including Gosforth and Newcastle upon Tyne. We quote complete doorsets — leaf, frame, seals, hinges and closer — because that is what the fire certification actually covers.
Newburn is about 5 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne; we cover both, along with Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne and Gateshead.
What the law says in Newburn
New and replacement fire doors in Newburn 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.
Cost of communal fire doors in Tyne and Wear
Our guide for communal fire doors is £1,600–£3,200 per pair fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Newburn are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
We show each door's price separately, so if budget is tight you can phase the work and start with the doors your fire risk assessment prioritises.
Where communal fire doors are used in Newburn
Wherever they are in Newburn, communal fire doors are most often specified for student accommodation and sheltered and supported housing.
Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.
- Student accommodation
- Sheltered and supported housing
- Blocks of flats
- Hotels
What's in the 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
Your questions answered
Do you cover Newburn?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit communal fire doors throughout Newburn and the rest of Tyne and Wear, including NE15 and nearby Gosforth.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Newburn?
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 remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Newburn.
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
- Gosforth (5 miles)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (5 miles)
- Gateshead (6 miles)
- Felling (7 miles)
- Wallsend (8 miles)
- Stanley (9 miles)
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