Communal fire doors in Sunderland

Certified communal fire doors for Sunderland

Looking for communal fire doors in Sunderland? Our supply and fit service covers SR1 and the surrounding area, including Seaham and Washington. We quote complete doorsets — leaf, frame, seals, hinges and closer — because that is what the fire certification actually covers.

Sunderland is about 11 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne; we cover both, along with Seaham, Washington and Houghton-le-Spring.

Regulations for communal fire doors in Tyne and Wear

New and replacement fire doors in Sunderland 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.

Communal fire doors prices in Sunderland

Our guide price for communal fire doors in Sunderland 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.

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 Sunderland

Wherever they are in Sunderland, communal fire doors are most often specified for student accommodation and hotels.

Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.

Student accommodation
Hotels
Sheltered and supported housing
Blocks of flats

Doorset 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

From enquiry to handover

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 Sunderland?

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 Sunderland?

We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Sunderland visits with other work in Tyne and Wear. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.

Can you work around tenants or staff in Sunderland?

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.

Communal & Corridor Fire Doors in Sunderland