FD30S Smoke Control Doorsets for Sittingbourne buildings
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits FD30S fire doors in Sittingbourne, Kent. 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.
Where possible we combine Sittingbourne surveys with other visits in Kent, such as Faversham and Gillingham, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
What the law says in Sittingbourne
New and replacement fire doors in Sittingbourne 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.
What do FD30S fire doors cost in Sittingbourne?
Budget around £800 to £1,250 per single doorset for FD30S fire doors supplied and fitted in Sittingbourne, 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 FD30S fire doors are used in Sittingbourne
Lobby doors in blocks of flats and protected stairways are among the most common settings for FD30S fire doors, in Sittingbourne as elsewhere.
Kent's Medway towns, county town of Maidstone and coastal resorts bring a mix of flats, HMOs, hotels and converted seaside buildings.
- Lobby doors in blocks of flats
- Protected stairways
- Integral garage doors
- Cross-corridor doors
Doorset specification
| Fire resistance | 30 minutes (FD30 / E30) |
|---|---|
| Smoke control | Tested to BS 476-31.1 or BS EN 1634-3 (Sa) |
| Seals | Combined intumescent and brush or blade smoke seal |
| Typical use | Flat entrances, protected stairs, corridor doors |
| Closer | Overhead or concealed closer to BS EN 1154 |
See the full specification and options for FD30S Smoke Control Doorsets
From enquiry to handover
- Tell us about the doors — photos help
- Free measure survey at your Sittingbourne property
- Door-by-door schedule and fixed price
- Installation and handover pack
Questions about FD30S fire doors in Sittingbourne
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Sittingbourne.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Sittingbourne?
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.
Which rules do FD30S fire doors in Sittingbourne 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.
Is a threshold seal needed?
It depends on the doorset's test evidence. Some FD30S doorsets need a drop-down or threshold seal; others control smoke with a set threshold gap.
Neighbouring areas
- Faversham (7 miles)
- Gillingham (9 miles)
- Chatham (9 miles)
- Rochester (11 miles)
- Maidstone (11 miles)
- Strood (12 miles)
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