Wales
Fire Stopping Around Doors in South Glamorgan
Managing buildings across South Glamorgan? We cover fire stopping works in Cardiff, Barry, Penarth 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
- South Glamorgan
- Region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Cardiff, The Vale of Glamorgan
- Fire safety law
- Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
Included as standard across South Glamorgan
- Frame-to-wall gaps exposed and inspected
- Architraves refitted after sealing
- Service penetrations near doors sealed in compartment walls
- Penetration labels and a register where required
- Photographs before and after each seal
- Gaps sealed with suitable intumescent mastic, foam or stone wool
How does it work in South Glamorgan?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in South Glamorgan?
For buildings in South Glamorgan, Welsh law applies: the Fire Safety Order 2005 covers fire door maintenance, while the English regulation 10 schedule is followed only as good practice.
- Fire Safety Order 2005 applies in Wales
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Quarterly and annual checks still widely used as good practice
How much does it cost in South Glamorgan?
Typical South Glamorgan prices: £60–£180 per door frame (ex VAT), confirmed as a fixed price before work starts.
Fire Stopping Around Doors by town in South Glamorgan
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Barry
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Cardiff
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Penarth
Fire Stopping Around Doors in South Glamorgan: questions
Is expanding foam acceptable around a fire door frame?
Only a fire-rated foam with evidence for that use and gap size. Ordinary expanding foam is not suitable. BS 8214:2026 lists acceptable approaches such as suitable mastics, foams and stone wool.
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.
Does regulation 10 apply in South Glamorgan?
No. South Glamorgan is in Wales and regulation 10 is English law. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires fire doors to be maintained, and many Welsh landlords follow the same quarterly and annual routine as good practice.
Do you cover the area around South Glamorgan?
Yes. As well as South Glamorgan itself we cover nearby towns including Cardiff, Barry and Penarth.