In short: An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. In County Armagh we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Northern Ireland
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Main towns
- Craigavon, Portadown, Newry, Armagh
What do fire doors in County Armagh involve?
- Signage where required
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in County Armagh?
- The NIFRS HMO Fire Safety Guide (July 2026) usually expects Grade D1 interlinked detection in smaller shared houses and a Grade A system with more than 6 occupants or over 200 m².
- A licence is needed where 3 or more people forming more than two households live as their main home and pay rent; the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council licenses for every council.
- Doors on protected routes are typically FD30 or FD30S, self-closing on three hinges; emergency lighting is required in HMOs of 4 or more storeys.
- Licences usually last 5 years, and landlords must also register with the NI landlord registration scheme.
In Northern Ireland, licensing is run centrally by the NI HMO Unit, and all new HMOs need planning permission and building control approval from the local council.
How much do fire doors cost in County Armagh?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £270 – £540 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £540 – £1,150 | door |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in County Armagh
Questions about fire doors in County Armagh
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you carry out fire doors across County Armagh?
Yes, across the whole of County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown, Newry.
Who licenses HMOs in County Armagh?
HMO licensing in County Armagh, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council. Planning and building control are handled by the local council.
Other HMO services in County Armagh
- HMO fire safety upgrades in County Armagh
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in County Armagh
- Fire alarm and detection systems in County Armagh
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in County Armagh
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in County Armagh
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in County Armagh
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in County Armagh
- Loft conversions for extra rooms in County Armagh