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Greater London · EC1A
Fire-Rated Glazed Doors in London
For London buildings, we supply, replace and check fire-rated glazed doors wherever the fire strategy depends on it, working to the tested system rather than the glass alone.
FD30 / FD60EC1AEngland
Quote for London
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Rated Glazed Doors in London: what's included
A fire-rated glazed door is a fire door with substantial glass in it, from a large vision panel to a fully glazed leaf, supplied as a tested doorset or to a certificated specification. The glass, beads, seals, frame, hinges, closer and lock all form part of the rating.
- Ironmongery compatible with the door evidence
- Certificated glazed fire doorsets
- Hold-open devices linked to the alarm where specified
- Matching side panels and fanlights
What to check before ordering fire-rated glazed doors in London
Glazed area limits
Each door design allows a maximum glazed area and aperture positions. Bigger glass needs a door tested for it.
Accessibility
Opening forces, vision panel zones and contrast need to work with accessibility guidance as well as fire.
Ongoing checks
Residential blocks in England over 11 metres need regular fire door checks under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022; glazed doors are included.
Which rules apply to fire-rated glazed doors in London?
England Which rules apply?
Building work in England is covered by the Building Regulations 2010, with fire safety guidance in Approved Document B and impact safety guidance for glazing in Approved Document K.
Once a building is in use, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties for multi-occupied residential buildings, including fire door checks in buildings over 11 metres.
In higher-risk buildings, broadly 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes, the Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority. England is also phasing out BS 476 references from Approved Document B, with the remaining fire-resistance references due to go in September 2029.
Areas we cover around London
Survey visits can be arranged anywhere in London, including the EC1A, EC1M, EC1N, EC1R, EC3, EC4A districts, and in nearby Westminster, Pimlico, Islington. London is the largest town in our Greater London coverage.
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How we work in London
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so London budgets are not open-ended.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Rated systems, not just rated glass
Every quote in London identifies the tested system: frame, glass, beads, seals and fixings, within its pane-size limits.
Sectors we cover in London
We can survey and quote for public buildings, healthcare buildings and other building types in London.
Questions about fire-rated glazed doors in London
Do glazed fire doors need special glass?
Yes. They need fire-resistant glass of the type and thickness tested, fitted with the specified beads and seals.
Can you add glass to my existing fire door?
Cutting new apertures into a fire door is only acceptable when done under the door manufacturer's or certification scheme's instructions. Often a new doorset is the safer answer.
Can you price fire-rated glazed doors in London from photos?
We can give a guide range from photos and sizes, including a clear photo of any marks on the glass. A fixed price follows a survey.
How quickly can you survey in London?
Survey timing in London depends on access, the size of the building and how urgent the defect is. Tell us your deadline when you enquire and we will confirm a date before you commit.
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Fanlights, Side Panels & Borrowed Lights
Glazed over-panels, side lights and borrowed lights around fire doors.
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Glazed screens and doors on protected stairs, lobbies and corridors.
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up to EI 120
Steel Fire-Rated Screens
Slim steel frames for long spans, high ratings and heavy glass.
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What happens next
Start with the brief
Tell us the rating required, sizes and building type, or ask us to find out.
Site visit
A survey in London confirms sizes, access, existing evidence and fixing conditions.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Install and hand over
Installation to the system details, then a handover pack with photographs and evidence.