Getting double fire doors fitted in Newtownabbey
We fit double and leaf-and-a-half fire doorsets in Newtownabbey and the rest of County Antrim. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.
Whether your building is in central Newtownabbey or on its edges towards Belfast, survey and fitting dates are arranged around your access needs, with occupied buildings worked in planned phases.
Regulations for double fire doors in County Antrim
In Newtownabbey, fire doors in new and altered buildings are designed to the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and Technical Booklet E. Existing premises fall under the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010.
Cost of double fire doors in County Antrim
Guide prices for double fire doors in Newtownabbey run from about £1,600 to £3,400 per pair, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Where double fire doors are used in Newtownabbey
In Newtownabbey, double fire doors are typically needed in wide risers and cross-corridor openings.
Belfast's city-centre apartments, student housing and offices lead demand, with Lisburn and Newtownabbey adding estates and industry.
- Wide risers
- Cross-corridor openings
- Care and hospital routes
- Plant room access
Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors: key specification
| Configurations | Equal pairs, unequal (leaf-and-a-half), rebated or square meeting stiles |
|---|---|
| Coordination | Door selectors to BS EN 1158 for rebated pairs |
| Bolts | Tested flush bolts on inactive leaves (not on escape routes) |
| Hold-open | Alarm-linked hold-open per leaf where needed |
| Ratings | FD30S and FD60S typical |
See the full specification and options for Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors
Four steps to compliant doors
- 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
Questions about double fire doors in Newtownabbey
Can you fit just one door in Newtownabbey?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in County Antrim.
Which rules do double fire doors in Newtownabbey need to meet?
They are specified to Technical Booklet E (Northern Ireland) and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Newtownabbey.
Can double fire doors be held open?
Yes, with alarm-linked hold-open devices on each leaf.
Nearby towns we cover
- Belfast (4 miles)
- Carrickfergus (6 miles)
- Castlereagh (6 miles)
- Bangor, County Down (9 miles)
- Newtownards (10 miles)
- Lisburn (11 miles)
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