Stairwell fire doors in Falmouth

Certified stairwell fire doors for Falmouth

For landlords, managing agents, businesses and homeowners in Falmouth, we provide doors onto protected stairs and escape routes with one fixed quote. A free survey comes first, then a door-by-door schedule, then installation to the manufacturer's instructions and a handover pack for your records.

We cover TR11 and the surrounding area, including Truro. Tell us your postcode and preferred dates and we'll confirm a survey slot.

Which rules apply in Falmouth?

Fire doors in Falmouth sit under English rules: Approved Document B sets what goes in, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers keeping doors effective in non-domestic premises and shared parts of residential buildings, and the 2022 regulations require regular door checks in residential buildings taller than 11 metres. Higher-risk buildings — 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes — also come under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Guide prices in Falmouth

Our guide price for stairwell fire doors in Falmouth is £850 to £1,400 per single doorset including fitting, ex VAT. Non-standard sizes, veneers, vision panels and access control push towards the top of the range.

Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.

Typical uses in Falmouth

Typical uses for stairwell fire doors in Falmouth include lift lobbies and stair cores in flats and offices.

Cornwall's stock is dominated by smaller towns, holiday lets, hotels and guest houses, plus care homes and converted period buildings.

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

Doorset specification

Rating	FD30S typical; FD60S in some stair cores
Direction	Opening in the direction of escape where occupancy requires
Hardware	BS EN 1125 panic or BS EN 179 emergency exit devices where needed
Glazing	Insulated or integrity glass per escape route limits
Signage	Fire door keep shut on both faces where required

Elevation drawing of stairwell & escape route doors

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From enquiry to handover

Request a quote online or call
Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
Quote with each doorset's certification
Phased fitting and handover records

Stairwell fire doors in Falmouth: questions

Do you cover Falmouth?

Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Falmouth and the rest of Cornwall, including TR11 and nearby Truro.

Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Falmouth 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.

Can you work around tenants or staff in Falmouth?

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.

Can stair doors have locks?

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

Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in Falmouth