Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in Cirencester
We fit doors onto protected stairs and escape routes in Cirencester and the rest of Gloucestershire. The process is simple: we survey and measure each opening, propose a certified doorset for it, and give you a fixed price. Fitting is booked once the doorsets are made, usually with no door left out of action overnight.
Cirencester is about 16 miles from Gloucester. Wherever your building is in GL7, we arrange survey and fitting dates around access and occupancy.
Fire door rules in Cirencester
New and replacement fire doors in Cirencester 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 Gloucestershire
Budget around £850 to £1,400 per single doorset for stairwell fire doors supplied and fitted in Cirencester, excluding VAT. We price each opening separately so nothing is hidden in a lump sum.
We show each door's price separately, so if budget is tight you can phase the work and start with the doors your fire risk assessment prioritises.
Where stairwell fire doors are needed
Escape corridors and basement and plant stairs are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Cirencester as elsewhere.
Gloucestershire mixes Cheltenham's Regency conversions and offices with Gloucester's regenerated docks and the Bristol fringe around Kingswood.
- Escape corridors
- Basement and plant stairs
- Lift lobbies
- Stair cores in flats and offices
Stairwell & Escape Route Doors: key 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 |
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
Common questions in Gloucestershire
Can you work around tenants or staff in Cirencester?
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.
Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Cirencester 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.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted in Cirencester?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
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'.
Also covering towns near Cirencester
- Stroud (10 miles)
- Cheltenham (13 miles)
- Swindon (14 miles)
- Gloucester (16 miles)
- Chippenham (19 miles)
- Tewkesbury (20 miles)
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