Stairwell fire doors in Felixstowe

Certified stairwell fire doors for Felixstowe

We fit doors onto protected stairs and escape routes in Felixstowe and the rest of Suffolk. 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.

Whether your building is in central Felixstowe or on its edges towards Harwich, survey and fitting dates are arranged around your access needs, with occupied buildings worked in planned phases.

Regulations for stairwell fire doors in Suffolk

Fire doors in Felixstowe 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.

What do stairwell fire doors cost in Felixstowe?

Guide prices for stairwell fire doors in Felixstowe run from about £850 to £1,400 per single doorset, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. Size, glazing, finish and ironmongery move the price, and the survey quote is fixed.

If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.

Buildings that need stairwell fire doors

Wherever they are in Felixstowe, stairwell fire doors are most often specified for basement and plant stairs and stair cores in flats and offices.

Suffolk's demand comes from Ipswich's waterfront flats and offices, Felixstowe's port logistics and market towns across the county.

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

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

How it works in Felixstowe

Share your FRA or inspection findings
We confirm every door on site
Fixed quote, certified doorsets only
Fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, with photos

Your questions answered

Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Felixstowe 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 Felixstowe?

Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.

How quickly can you survey in Felixstowe?

We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Felixstowe visits with other work in Suffolk. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.

Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?

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

Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in Felixstowe