Certified double fire doors for Brighton
Getting double fire doors right in Brighton means choosing a certified doorset for each opening and fitting it exactly as tested. That's the whole service: survey, schedule, certified doorset, careful installation and the paperwork to prove it.
Brighton is one of the main towns we cover in East Sussex; tell us your dates and we'll arrange a survey.
Which rules apply in Brighton?
In Brighton, as across England, Approved Document B governs new work and the Fire Safety Order 2005 governs existing premises. Note that Approved Document B is removing the BS 476 fire-resistance test references on 2 September 2029, so specifications are moving to EN classifications such as E30 Sa.
What do double fire doors cost in Brighton?
Budget around £1,600 to £3,400 per pair for double fire doors supplied and fitted in Brighton, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
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 double fire doors are needed
Wherever they are in Brighton, double fire doors are most often specified for plant room access and care and hospital routes.
Brighton and Hove's converted Regency and Victorian houses make it one of England's biggest HMO and flat-conversion markets; Eastbourne and Hastings add hotels and care homes.
- Plant room access
- Care and hospital routes
- Cross-corridor openings
- Wide risers
What's in the doorset
| 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
What happens next
- Share your FRA or inspection findings
- We confirm every door on site
- Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
- Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos
Common questions in East Sussex
Can you work around tenants or staff in Brighton?
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 work for landlords and managing agents in Brighton?
Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.
Which rules do double fire doors in Brighton 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.
Can double fire doors be held open?
Yes, with alarm-linked hold-open devices on each leaf.
Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors near Brighton
- Hove (1 mile)
- Portslade (4 miles)
- Rottingdean (4 miles)
- Burgess Hill (9 miles)
- Worthing (11 miles)
- Seaford (11 miles)
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