Double fire doors in Suffolk: how we work
Our Suffolk service covers double fire doors for flats, HMOs, workplaces, schools and homes, including Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds.
Regulations for double fire doors in Suffolk
New and replacement fire doors in Suffolk 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 Suffolk
Guide prices for double fire doors in Suffolk 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.
Guide prices assume straightforward access; out-of-hours working or difficult access is priced as a separate, visible line.
Typical uses in Suffolk
Suffolk's demand comes from Ipswich's waterfront flats and offices, Felixstowe's port logistics and market towns across the county.
- Cross-corridor openings
- Care and hospital routes
- Plant room access
- 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
How it works in Suffolk
- 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
Your questions answered
Which rules apply in Suffolk?
Doors are specified to Approved Document B (England) 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.
How quickly can you survey in Suffolk?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine visits with other work in Suffolk. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Can double fire doors be held open?
Yes, with alarm-linked hold-open devices on each leaf.
Towns in Suffolk we cover for double fire doors
Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors in neighbouring areas
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