Fire Door Installation, Inspection and Remedial Works in Hampshire, West Sussex and the South Coast
Fire doors are a critical component of a building's passive fire protection system. A correctly installed, properly maintained fire door will hold back fire and smoke for its rated period - typically 30 minutes (FD30) or 60 minutes (FD60) - protecting escape routes and giving occupants time to evacuate safely. A damaged, incorrectly installed or poorly maintained fire door may fail to provide that protection when it is needed most.
This service is delivered through our specialist sister company, Aran Fire Protection - FIRAS-certified passive fire protection specialists with over 25 years of experience. Arundel Firecare, Security & Electrical remains your single point of contact throughout.
Contact us to arrange a fire door survey or installation - call 01903 716445.
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FD30 and FD60 fire door supply and installation
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Third-party certified installation - all doors installed to manufacturer's specifications
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Fire door inspection and condition surveys
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Remedial works - replacement of damaged intumescent seals, hinges, closers and frame repairs
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Fire door replacement - like-for-like and specification upgrades
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Compliance with Approved Document B, BS 476-22 and BS EN 1634-1
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Fire Door Installation and Supply - Hampshire and West Sussex
Fire doors are a legal requirement in all non-domestic properties and in residential buildings with communal areas. The correct type and rating of fire door for each location is determined by the fire risk assessment and the building's fire strategy. Under Approved Document B, fire doors must meet BS 476-22:1987 or BS EN 1634-1:2014, and all components - hinges, seals, closers, glazing and frame - must be compatible with the rated door assembly.
Our installations are carried out by FIRAS-certified engineers using doors and ironmongery from approved manufacturers. Every installation is completed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation specifications and recorded, providing a full audit trail for the building's fire safety log.
Fire doors are classified by their fire resistance rating:
- FD30 (30-minute fire door): the most common rating in commercial buildings. Required on escape routes, stairwells, corridors and any opening in a fire compartment wall. Sufficient for most commercial and residential applications.
- FD60 (60-minute fire door): required where the fire risk assessment or building fire strategy specifies a higher level of protection - typically in higher-risk areas, high-rise buildings or where compartment walls are required to provide 60 minutes of fire resistance.
We supply and install both FD30 and FD60 rated doors and will advise on the appropriate rating for each location based on your fire risk assessment and building fire strategy.
A fire door is not simply a door - it is a tested assembly. Each component must be compatible with the tested and certified door set. A non-compliant hinge, an incorrect closer or a damaged intumescent seal can compromise the integrity of the entire assembly. The key components are:
- Intumescent seals: strips fitted into the door leaf or frame that expand when exposed to heat, sealing the gap between door and frame and preventing smoke and fire passing through.
- Cold smoke seals: brush or blade seals that prevent the passage of cold smoke through gaps in the door when closed - critical in the early stages of a fire.
- Door closers: fire doors must be self-closing and must latch fully. A closer that fails to bring the door to the latch is a common cause of fire door failure during inspections.
- Hinges: fire doors require a minimum of three hinges, each with a melting point above 800°C. Standard hinges are not suitable.
- Glazing: any vision panels must be fire-rated and fitted with the correct fire-rated glazing and beading as part of the tested assembly.
Fire doors deteriorate with use. Seals compress, closers weaken, frames become damaged and doors are propped or wedged open - all of which compromise fire door performance. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that fire doors are maintained in efficient working order. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require quarterly checks of communal fire doors in residential buildings over 11 metres.
Common remedial works include replacement of worn or damaged intumescent seals, replacement of failed door closers, adjustment of hinges to correct sagging, repair or replacement of damaged frames and the installation of missing cold smoke seals. We carry out fire door inspections across Hampshire and West Sussex and can complete most remedial works on the same visit where components are available.
Book a fire door inspection visit - call 01903 716445 or complete our contact form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Fire doors are a legal requirement in all non-domestic buildings and in residential buildings with communal areas under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Regulations Approved Document B. The number, location and rating of fire doors required in a given building is determined by the fire risk assessment and building fire strategy.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that fire doors are maintained in efficient working order and subject to a suitable system of maintenance. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require that in residential buildings over 11 metres, communal fire doors are checked quarterly and flat entrance doors annually. In commercial buildings, a fire risk assessment will typically recommend inspection frequency based on the level of use and risk. Professional inspections twice a year are widely accepted as good practice.
There is no specific legal requirement for the installer to hold a particular qualification, but the Fire Safety Order requires installation by a competent person and the manufacturer's installation specifications must be followed to maintain the door's certification. Using a FIRAS-certified installer provides documented evidence that the installation was carried out correctly to the required standard - important for insurance purposes and in the event of a fire investigation.
Yes. Fire door installation, inspection and remedial works are available across Hampshire, West Sussex and the South Coast through our sister company, Aran Fire Protection. Contact us to arrange a survey and quotation.
Fire Door Services Near You - Hampshire and West Sussex
Fire door installation, inspection and remedial works are available across Hampshire, West Sussex, Surrey and the wider South Coast. Contact us to confirm coverage and arrange a survey.
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