South East England · England
Fire Stopping Around Doors in East Sussex
Managing buildings across East Sussex? We cover fire stopping works in Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
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
- East Sussex
- Region
- South East England
- Postcode areas
- BN, RH, TN
- Towns listed
- 10
- Local authorities
- Brighton and Hove, East Sussex
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What every job in East Sussex includes
- Service penetrations near doors sealed in compartment walls
- Photographs before and after each seal
- Frame-to-wall gaps exposed and inspected
- Gaps sealed with suitable intumescent mastic, foam or stone wool
- Penetration labels and a register where required
- Architraves refitted after sealing
How does it work in East Sussex?
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 East Sussex buildings
East Sussex 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.
- 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
How much does it cost in East Sussex?
Guide prices for fire stopping works in East Sussex are typically £60–£180 per door frame, ex VAT.
Fire Stopping Around Doors by town in East Sussex
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Brighton
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Crowborough
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Eastbourne
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Hailsham
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Hastings
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Hove
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Portslade
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Rottingdean
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Seaford
Fire Stopping Around Doors in East Sussex: questions
Do you need to remove architraves?
Often, yes. The frame gap is usually hidden behind the architrave, so we remove and refit it to inspect and seal properly.
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.
Which fire safety law applies in East Sussex?
East Sussex 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.
Do you work in occupied buildings in East Sussex?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in East Sussex can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.