Getting stairwell fire doors fitted in Ipswich
Fire Rated Doors supplies and fits stairwell fire doors in Ipswich, Suffolk. 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.
We cover Ipswich and the rest of Suffolk, with surveys arranged around your building's access and occupancy.
Fire door rules in Ipswich
New and replacement fire doors in Ipswich 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.
What do stairwell fire doors cost in Ipswich?
Our guide for stairwell fire doors is £850–£1,400 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Ipswich are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
If your fire risk assessment lists specific doors, send it with your enquiry and we'll price exactly those openings.
Where stairwell fire doors are used in Ipswich
Stair cores in flats and offices and basement and plant stairs are among the most common settings for stairwell fire doors, in Ipswich as elsewhere.
Suffolk's demand comes from Ipswich's waterfront flats and offices, Felixstowe's port logistics and market towns across the county.
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Basement and plant stairs
- Lift lobbies
- Escape corridors
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
- 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
Can you fit just one door in Ipswich?
Yes — from a single door to a full building. Where possible, small jobs are scheduled alongside other visits in Suffolk.
What does a Ipswich quote include?
Survey, certified doorset, ironmongery, installation, removal of old doors and a handover pack. VAT is added at the standard rate.
Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Ipswich 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.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Nearby towns we cover
- Harwich (10 miles)
- Felixstowe (11 miles)
- Stowmarket (11 miles)
- Colchester (16 miles)
- Sudbury (18 miles)
- Clacton-on-Sea (19 miles)
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