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Hampshire · PO5
Fire-Rated Glazed Doors for Portsmouth buildings
Fire-rated glazed doors in Portsmouth is usually needed for one of three reasons: new building work, a change to an existing fire-resisting wall, or defects found in an inspection. We handle all three.
FD30 / FD60PO5England
Quote for Portsmouth
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
What's involved with fire-rated glazed doors in Portsmouth
We supply and install glazed fire doorsets in timber, steel and aluminium, single and double, as stand-alone doors or within glazed screens. We match the door to the rating and duty of its position, and fit it to the manufacturer's installation instructions.
- Fully glazed steel and aluminium doors within screens
- Ironmongery compatible with the door evidence
- Timber doors with large vision panels
- Hold-open devices linked to the alarm where specified
What every Portsmouth quote includes
Fixed written quotes
After survey you get a fixed written quote for the agreed scope, so Portsmouth budgets are not open-ended.
Evidence you can file
You receive the classification references, glass marks and installation photographs for your fire safety records.
Honest about unknowns
If an existing frame in a Portsmouth building has no traceable evidence, we say so and price the options rather than guess.
Key checks for Portsmouth projects
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.
Closers and gaps
Self-closing devices and correct gaps are part of the performance. We set them at installation and record them.
Glazed area limits
Each door design allows a maximum glazed area and aperture positions. Bigger glass needs a door tested for it.
Where we work around Portsmouth
We cover Portsmouth and the surrounding postcode districts, including PO5, PO1, PO4, PO2, PO12, PO3. Nearby towns we also serve include Gosport, Fareham, Ryde. Portsmouth is about 25 km from Southampton, the largest town in our Hampshire coverage.
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Fire glazing rules in England
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.
Building types we cover in Portsmouth
We can survey and quote for schools and colleges, hotels and other building types in Portsmouth.
Fire-Rated Glazed Doors: Portsmouth questions
Can a fire door be fully glazed?
Yes, some steel, aluminium and timber doorsets are tested with large or full-height glazing. The glass must be the type and size in the evidence.
What does FD30 mean on a glazed door?
FD30 is a UK shorthand for a door providing 30 minutes' fire resistance. Under European classification the same door would be described with an E or EI rating, with S added where smoke control is tested.
How quickly can you survey in Portsmouth?
Survey timing in Portsmouth 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.
Can you price fire-rated glazed doors in Portsmouth 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.
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Related services in Portsmouth
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Fanlights, Side Panels & Borrowed Lights
Glazed over-panels, side lights and borrowed lights around fire doors.
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E 30 – EI 60
Stair, Lobby & Corridor Glazing
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.
Measure and check
We measure each opening in Portsmouth and check what the existing frames can accept.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Complete and document
Work is completed to the manufacturer's details and documented for your records.