FD90 and FD120 fire doors in Hitchin: how we work
Getting FD90 and FD120 fire doors right in Hitchin 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.
Hitchin is about 21 miles from Watford; we cover both, along with Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Luton.
Which rules apply in Hitchin?
In Hitchin, 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 FD90 and FD120 fire doors in Hertfordshire
Guide prices for FD90 and FD120 fire doors in Hitchin run from about £1,900 to £3,800 per single doorset, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.
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 Hitchin
Wherever they are in Hitchin, FD90 and FD120 fire doors are most often specified for high fire-load stores and generator rooms.
Hertfordshire's new towns — Stevenage, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City — sit alongside commuter towns with office-to-residential conversions.
- High fire-load stores
- Generator rooms
- Separating walls with long ratings
- Transformer and switch rooms
FD90 & FD120 Doorsets: key specification
| Fire resistance | 90 or 120 minutes (E90 / E120, EI where specified) |
|---|---|
| Construction | Usually steel; some specialist timber systems |
| Typical use | Plant rooms, transformer rooms, high-fire-load stores |
| Configurations | Single, double, with or without vision panels |
| Hardware | Steel-specific hinges, closers, panic hardware where needed |
See the full specification and options for FD90 & FD120 Doorsets
How it works in Hitchin
- Send your postcode, door count and any fire risk assessment notes
- We survey and measure each opening for free
- You get a fixed, itemised quote with certificate references
- We fit, test operation and hand over the paperwork
Common questions in Hertfordshire
Can you work around tenants or staff in Hitchin?
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.
Do you cover Hitchin?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit FD90 and FD120 fire doors throughout Hitchin and the rest of Hertfordshire, including SG6 and nearby Letchworth Garden City.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Hitchin?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Do these doors need panic hardware?
Only where they are on an escape route and the fire strategy calls for it. Panic hardware must be tested with the doorset.
Nearby towns we cover
- Letchworth Garden City (3 miles)
- Stevenage (5 miles)
- Luton (7 miles)
- Harpenden (10 miles)
- Ampthill (11 miles)
- Welwyn Garden City (11 miles)
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