Northern Ireland
Fire Stopping Around Doors in County Londonderry
Our fire stopping works cover the whole of County Londonderry, across local authorities including Coleraine, Derry, Limavady, Magherafelt.
Fire Stopping Around Doors: Fire stopping is the sealing of gaps and openings in fire-resisting walls and floors so fire and smoke cannot pass through. Around a fire door it mainly means the gap between the door frame and the wall, which must be sealed as well as the door itself.
- Area
- County Londonderry
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Coleraine, Derry, Limavady, Magherafelt
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
What every job in County Londonderry includes
- Service penetrations near doors sealed in compartment walls
- Architraves refitted after sealing
- Photographs before and after each seal
- Gaps sealed with suitable intumescent mastic, foam or stone wool
- Frame-to-wall gaps exposed and inspected
- Penetration labels and a register where required
How does it work in County Londonderry?
Expose
Architraves are removed where needed to see the frame gap.
Select
The sealing method is chosen to suit the gap and wall.
Seal
Gaps and penetrations are sealed and photographed.
Record
Each location is logged with photos for the building file.
Fire door law for County Londonderry buildings
For buildings in County Londonderry, the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 set the maintenance duty; the English regulation 10 schedule does not apply.
- Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
- Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Regular documented checks support the fire risk assessment
Prices across County Londonderry
In County Londonderry, fire stopping works typically cost £60–£180 per door frame ex VAT, depending on the building and specification.
Fire Stopping Around Doors by town in County Londonderry
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Coleraine
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Derry
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Londonderry County Borough
Fire Stopping Around Doors in County Londonderry: questions
Can you fire stop a whole building?
This service covers fire stopping around doors and nearby penetrations. Wider compartmentation surveys need a specialist survey, which we can arrange.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Every sealed location is photographed before and after, and logged.
Which fire safety law applies in County Londonderry?
The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require fire safety measures, including fire doors, to be maintained.
Do you work in occupied buildings in County Londonderry?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in County Londonderry can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.