Stairwell fire doors in Belfast

Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in Belfast

Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Belfast, County Antrim. 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.

Belfast is one of the main towns we cover in County Antrim; tell us your dates and we'll arrange a survey.

Regulations for stairwell fire doors in County Antrim

Northern Ireland has its own building and fire safety legislation, so fire doors in Belfast are specified to Technical Booklet E and maintained under the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010. We work to your fire risk assessment and building control requirements.

Cost of stairwell fire doors in County Antrim

Expect roughly £850–£1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors, fitted, ex VAT. Your Belfast quote is fixed after survey and itemised door by door.

The biggest price drivers are leaf size, glazing, finish and ironmongery; upper floors without lifts and restricted parking can also affect fitting cost.

Buildings that need stairwell fire doors

Typical uses for stairwell fire doors in Belfast include lift lobbies and escape corridors.

Belfast's city-centre apartments, student housing and offices lead demand, with Lisburn and Newtownabbey adding estates and industry.

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

What's in the doorset

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

See the full specification and options for Stairwell & Escape Route 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

What does a Belfast quote include?

Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.

Can you work around tenants or staff in Belfast?

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 work for landlords and managing agents in Belfast?

Yes. We can schedule doors flat by flat, send quotes per property and invoice the managing agent or freeholder.

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 Belfast