FD30 Fire Doorsets for Portsmouth buildings
Getting FD30 fire doors right in Portsmouth 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.
We cover PO1 and the surrounding area, including Gosport. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Regulations for FD30 fire doors in Hampshire
Fire doors in Portsmouth sit under English rules: Approved Document B sets what goes in, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers keeping doors effective in non-domestic premises and shared parts of residential buildings, and the 2022 regulations require regular door checks in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. Higher-risk buildings — 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes — also come under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Cost of FD30 fire doors in Hampshire
Our guide price for FD30 fire doors in Portsmouth is £750 to £1,150 per single doorset including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.
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 FD30 fire doors are used in Portsmouth
Wherever they are in Portsmouth, FD30 fire doors are most often specified for plant rooms and stores and offices and retail back-of-house.
Hampshire spans Southampton and Portsmouth's port cities, student and naval housing, and commuter towns with business parks and new estates.
- Plant rooms and stores
- Offices and retail back-of-house
- Hotel corridors
- HMO bedrooms and kitchens
Doorset specification
| Fire resistance | 30 minutes integrity (FD30 / E30); EI30 where insulation is specified |
|---|---|
| Typical leaf | 44mm timber, flush or with vision panel |
| Test evidence | BS 476-22 or BS EN 1634-1, plus the manufacturer's field of application |
| Closer | Overhead closer to BS EN 1154 (except locked cupboards) |
| Hinges | Three CE/UKCA-marked hinges to BS EN 1935, grade 13 typical |
See the full specification and options for FD30 Fire Doorsets
Four steps to compliant doors
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Your questions answered
Which rules do FD30 fire doors in Portsmouth 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.
What does a Portsmouth quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Do you cover Portsmouth?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit FD30 fire doors throughout Portsmouth and the rest of Hampshire, including PO1 and nearby Gosport.
Does an FD30 door need a self-closer?
Almost always. Fire doors only work closed, so they need a self-closing device unless they are cupboard or riser doors kept locked shut.
Neighbouring areas
- Gosport (2 miles)
- Fareham (6 miles)
- Ryde (6 miles)
- Havant (6 miles)
- Waterlooville (6 miles)
- Cowes (9 miles)
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