Getting school fire doors fitted in Washington
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits school fire doors in Washington, Tyne and Wear. 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.
Washington is about 6 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. Wherever your building is in NE38, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.
Regulations for school fire doors in Tyne and Wear
New and replacement fire doors in Washington 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.
Guide prices in Washington
Our guide for school fire doors is £1,100–£2,400 per doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Washington are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.
Where school fire doors are used in Washington
Care and nursing homes and nurseries are among the most common settings for school fire doors, in Washington as elsewhere.
Newcastle and Sunderland combine city-centre apartments and student housing with a large stock of post-war council blocks and terraces.
- Care and nursing homes
- Nurseries
- GP surgeries and clinics
- Primary and secondary schools
What you get with each doorset
| Rating | FD30S typical; FD60S where compartmentation needs it |
|---|---|
| Widths | Wide single and leaf-and-a-half for beds and wheelchairs |
| Protection | Kick plates, push plates, edge protection |
| Hold-open | Alarm-linked hold-open and free-swing closers |
| Guidance | Sector guidance such as BB100 (schools, England) and HTM 05-02 (healthcare) |
See the full specification and options for School & Healthcare Fire Doors
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
How quickly can you survey in Washington?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Washington visits with other work in Tyne and Wear. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Washington.
Is the survey in Washington free?
Yes. We measure and schedule your doors at no cost and send a fixed, itemised quote.
Can work happen during term time?
Yes, with phased fitting outside teaching hours, or during holidays for larger programmes.
Neighbouring areas
- Chester-le-Street (4 miles)
- Felling (4 miles)
- Houghton-le-Spring (4 miles)
- Hebburn (5 miles)
- Sunderland (6 miles)
- Gateshead (6 miles)
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