South West England · England
Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in Dorset
Managing buildings across Dorset? We cover fire door ironmongery repairs in Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery: Fire door ironmongery is the hardware on a fire door, hinges, latches, locks, handles, closers, letter plates and spy holes, which must be suitable for use on fire doors so it does not create a weak point when the door is exposed to fire.
- Area
- Dorset
- Region
- South West England
- Postcode areas
- BH, DT, SP
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- Bournemouth, Dorset, Poole
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What every job in Dorset includes
- Hinges suitable for fire doors, usually at least three per leaf
- Latches, sashlocks and deadlocks with intumescent protection where needed
- Removal or correction of non-compliant additions
- Pull handles, push plates and kick plates fitted within limits
- Fire-rated letter plates and spy holes for flat entrance doors
- Intumescent wraps or pads behind morticed hardware
How does it work in Dorset?
Identify
We record existing hardware and what the door needs.
Specify
Replacement items chosen with fire test evidence for the door type.
Fit
Hardware fitted with intumescent protection where required.
Test
Door operation checked from both sides.
Fire door law for Dorset buildings
Buildings in Dorset fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
- Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties
Prices across Dorset
In Dorset, fire door ironmongery repairs typically cost £70–£190 per item ex VAT, depending on the building and specification.
Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery by town in Dorset
- Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in Bournemouth
- Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in Christchurch
- Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in Poole
- Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in Weymouth
Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in Dorset: questions
How many hinges does a fire door need?
Most single-leaf fire doors use three hinges; taller or heavier leaves may need four. The door's test evidence specifies the number and type.
Are cat flaps allowed in fire doors?
Not unless the flap is part of the door's tested design. A cat flap cut into a fire door, including many flat entrance doors, will normally make it non-compliant.
Which fire safety law applies in Dorset?
Dorset is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Dorset?
It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.