Getting FD60 fire doors fitted in Blackburn
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits FD60 fire doors in Blackburn, 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.
We cover BB2 and the surrounding area, including Darwen. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.
Fire door rules in Blackburn
New and replacement fire doors in Blackburn 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.
Cost of FD60 fire doors in Lancashire
Our guide for FD60 fire doors is £1,050–£1,650 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Blackburn are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.
Typical uses in Blackburn
Wherever they are in Blackburn, FD60 fire doors are most often specified for plant and boiler rooms and higher-risk stores.
Lancashire combines former mill towns, Preston's city centre, Blackpool's hotels and guest houses, and Lancaster's student housing.
- Plant and boiler rooms
- Higher-risk stores
- Stair cores in taller blocks
- Compartment walls
FD60 Fire Doorsets: key specification
| Fire resistance | 60 minutes integrity (FD60 / E60); EI60 where specified |
|---|---|
| Typical leaf | 54mm timber or steel |
| Smoke control | FD60S available with tested smoke seals |
| Typical use | Compartment walls, firefighting shafts, plant rooms |
| Hinges | Usually four hinges on timber leaves, per test evidence |
See the full specification and options for FD60 Fire Doorsets
What happens next
- 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
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Blackburn.
Which rules do FD60 fire doors in Blackburn 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 Blackburn quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Can I use an FD60 door where FD30 is required?
Yes — a higher rating meets a lower requirement — but it is heavier and dearer, so we only recommend it where the location calls for it or you want a margin.
Neighbouring areas
- Darwen (4 miles)
- Accrington (5 miles)
- Chorley (9 miles)
- Rawtenstall (9 miles)
- Preston (9 miles)
- Leyland (9 miles)
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