Double fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne

Getting double fire doors fitted in Newcastle upon Tyne

Getting double fire doors right in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Surveys in Newcastle upon Tyne are booked around your access needs, and we cover the wider Tyne and Wear area too.

What the law says in Newcastle upon Tyne

In Newcastle upon Tyne, 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.

Cost of double fire doors in Tyne and Wear

Our guide for double fire doors is £1,600–£3,400 per pair fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Newcastle upon Tyne are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.

Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.

Where double fire doors are used in Newcastle upon Tyne

Plant room access and cross-corridor openings are among the most common settings for double fire doors, in Newcastle upon Tyne as elsewhere.

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

Plant room access
Cross-corridor openings
Wide risers
Care and hospital routes

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

Elevation drawing of double & leaf-and-a-half fire doors

See the full specification and options for Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors

From enquiry to handover

Tell us about the doors — photos help
Free measure survey at your Newcastle upon Tyne property
Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
Installation and handover pack

Common questions in Tyne and Wear

Can you fit just one door in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Tyne and Wear.

Which rules do double fire doors in Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

Do you cover Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit double fire doors throughout Newcastle upon Tyne and the rest of Tyne and Wear, including NE1 and nearby Gateshead.

Can double fire doors be held open?

Yes, with alarm-linked hold-open devices on each leaf.

Double & Leaf-and-a-Half Fire Doors in Newcastle upon Tyne