Hertfordshire · CM23

Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in Bishops Stortford

From the CM23 district outwards, we cover Bishops Stortford and neighbouring towns such as Harlow and Hoddesdon for fire door ironmongery repairs.

In short: 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.

Town: Bishops Stortford
County / area: Hertfordshire
County council: Hertfordshire
Postcode district: CM23
Region: East of England
Population: Around 41,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Harlow (11 km)

Fire doors in Bishops Stortford's buildings

In a town the size of Bishops Stortford, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. Reports for Bishops Stortford buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

Included as standard in Bishops Stortford

Hinges suitable for fire doors, usually at least three per leaf
Fire-rated letter plates and spy holes for flat entrance doors
Pull handles, push plates and kick plates fitted within limits
Latches, sashlocks and deadlocks with intumescent protection where needed
Intumescent wraps or pads behind morticed hardware

Additions	No unapproved bolts, chains or cat flaps through the leaf.
Marking	Hardware CE or UKCA marked where the product standard requires it.
Hinges	Fire-suitable hinges to BS EN 1935, all screws present.

Full details on our fire door hinges & ironmongery page.

What to expect in Bishops Stortford

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Bishops Stortford, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Booked around you

Visits in Bishops Stortford are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Bishops Stortford and Hertfordshire.

Fire safety law that applies in Bishops Stortford

Bishops Stortford is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

How much do fire door ironmongery repairs cost in Bishops Stortford?

In Bishops Stortford, fire door ironmongery repairs typically cost £70–£190 per item ex VAT, depending on the building and specification. Get a guide price for your Bishops Stortford building.

Bishops Stortford FAQs

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.

Do letter plates on flat doors need to be fire-rated?

Yes, where the flat entrance door is a fire door. Fire-rated letter plates include intumescent liners that close the opening in a fire.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Bishops Stortford?

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Bishops Stortford?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Bishops Stortford is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.