Stairwell fire doors in Tiverton: how we work
Need stairwell fire doors in Tiverton? We supply and fit complete certified doorsets across Devon, starting with a free measure survey in and around EX16. Every quote lists each door, its rating and the manufacturer's certificate reference, so you know exactly what is going in before anything is ordered.
Where possible we combine Tiverton surveys with other visits in Devon, such as Exeter and Heavitree, which helps keep survey dates flexible.
Fire door rules in Tiverton
New and replacement fire doors in Tiverton 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.
Cost of stairwell fire doors in Devon
Our guide price for stairwell fire doors in Tiverton 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.
Where stairwell fire doors are needed
Typical uses for stairwell fire doors in Tiverton include lift lobbies and stair cores in flats and offices.
Devon's demand comes from Plymouth's post-war city centre and naval estate, Exeter's offices and student housing, and coastal hotels.
- Lift lobbies
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Escape corridors
- 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 |
See the full specification and options for Stairwell & Escape Route Doors
Four steps to compliant doors
- 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
Your questions answered
What does a Tiverton quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Do you remove the old doors?
Yes. Removal and disposal of the old door and frame is included when we replace a doorset in Tiverton.
Can you work around tenants or staff in Tiverton?
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 stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Also covering towns near Tiverton
- Exeter (12 miles)
- Heavitree (12 miles)
- Taunton (19 miles)
- Exmouth (20 miles)
- Newton Abbot (26 miles)
- Bridgwater (26 miles)
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