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Stairwell & Escape Route Doors

Stairwell and escape route doors protect the stairs and corridors people use to get out. They are typically FD30S, sometimes FD60S in taller buildings, must close and latch reliably, and may need panic or emergency exit hardware depending on who uses the building.

Guide price £850–£1,400 per single doorset, supplied & fitted, ex VAT. Fixed after survey.

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Stairwell & Escape Route Doors at a glance

RatingFD30S typical; FD60S in some stair cores
DirectionOpening in the direction of escape where occupancy requires
HardwareBS EN 1125 panic or BS EN 179 emergency exit devices where needed
GlazingInsulated or integrity glass per escape route limits
SignageFire door keep shut on both faces where required
Guide price£850–£1,400 per single doorset, supplied & fitted, ex VAT
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Doors that protect the way out

A protected stair is only protected if every door into it closes and seals. These doors take the heaviest use in any building, so robust hinges, a correctly sized closer and kick plates make a real difference to how long they stay compliant.

Panic hardware or emergency exit devices?

Where the public may use the door and won't know the building, panic hardware to BS EN 1125 is the usual choice — a full-width bar that opens under body pressure. Where users are trained staff, emergency exit devices to BS EN 179 (push pads or lever handles) may be enough. Either way, the hardware must be covered by the fire door's evidence.

Glass on escape routes

Approved Document B limits uninsulated glazing on some escape routes because radiant heat through the glass can stop people passing. We specify insulating fire glass where the location calls for it.

Where are stairwell fire doors used?

  • Stair cores in flats and offices
  • Escape corridors
  • Lift lobbies
  • Basement and plant stairs

Stairwell fire doors questions

Which way should an escape door open?

In the direction of escape where the number of people using it is high — Approved Document B sets the thresholds. Many small-occupancy doors can open either way.

Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?

Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.

Can stair doors have locks?

Only escape hardware that allows instant exit without a key in the direction of escape.

What signs do stair doors need?

Most need 'Fire door keep shut' on both faces. Automatic doors on hold-open devices need 'Automatic fire door keep clear'.

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