Getting double fire doors fitted in Chorley
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits double fire doors in Chorley, Lancashire. 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.
Chorley is about 9 miles from Preston; we cover both, along with Leyland, Darwen and Wigan.
Fire door rules in Chorley
New and replacement fire doors in Chorley 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.
Guide prices in Chorley
Guide prices for double fire doors in Chorley 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 needed
Care and hospital routes and wide risers are among the most common settings for double fire doors, in Chorley as elsewhere.
Lancashire combines former mill towns, Preston's city centre, Blackpool's hotels and guest houses, and Lancaster's student housing.
- Care and hospital routes
- Wide risers
- Cross-corridor openings
- 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
How it works in Chorley
- 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
Double fire doors in Chorley: questions
Which rules do double fire doors in Chorley 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.
How quickly can you survey in Chorley?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Chorley visits with other work in Lancashire. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you cover Chorley?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit double fire doors throughout Chorley and the rest of Lancashire, including PR6 and nearby Leyland.
Why does my double fire door not close properly?
Usually the door selector is missing or out of adjustment, or the leaves have dropped. Pairs need the inactive leaf to close first.
Neighbouring areas
- Leyland (4 miles)
- Darwen (7 miles)
- Wigan (7 miles)
- Westhoughton (8 miles)
- Hindley (8 miles)
- Preston (9 miles)
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