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Fire-Rated Glazed Doors across West Sussex
We take fire-rated glazed doors enquiries from across West Sussex, with surveys arranged in Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham and the surrounding towns.
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Fire-Rated Glazed Doors: an overview for West Sussex
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.
- Certificated glazed fire doorsets
- Fully glazed steel and aluminium doors within screens
- Timber doors with large vision panels
What to check before ordering in West Sussex
Accessibility
Opening forces, vision panel zones and contrast need to work with accessibility guidance as well as fire.
Glazed area limits
Each door design allows a maximum glazed area and aperture positions. Bigger glass needs a door tested for it.
Closers and gaps
Self-closing devices and correct gaps are part of the performance. We set them at installation and record them.
Which rules apply 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.
Fire-Rated Glazed Doors by town in West Sussex
We cover fire-rated glazed doors in Crawley and across West Sussex, including Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham.
Crawley (RH11)Worthing (BN11)Bognor Regis (PO21)Littlehampton (BN17)Horsham (RH12)Haywards Heath (RH16)Chichester (PO19)Burgess Hill (RH15)East Grinstead (RH19)
Fire-Rated Glazed Doors in West Sussex: questions
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 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.
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 survey anywhere in West Sussex?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in West Sussex, including Crawley and Worthing, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Horsham.
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Process
What happens next
Tell us what you have
Send drawings, a fire risk assessment action or photos of the glass marks.
Site visit
A survey in West Sussex 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.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.