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 Derry, a town of around 85,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions. Derry has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT47 and BT48
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do fire doors in Derry involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in Derry?
Here is what usually applies to a Derry job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Derry?
| 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 |
Prices in Derry are shown with our regional adjustment for Northern Ireland (below the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Allow 1–3 working days on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
For student houses in Derry, booking by spring is the safest way to make the summer gap.
When do Derry landlords need it?
Landlords in Derry most often ask us for this when:
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Derry
Can I just add strips to an old door?
Only if the door itself is capable of the rating, which most standard internal doors are not. A certified door set is usually the reliable route.
Do you cover all of Derry?
Yes. We work across Derry and the BT47 and BT48 postcode areas, plus the rest of County Londonderry. Nearby places we also cover include Londonderry County Borough, Strabane, Coleraine.
Does a shared house in Derry need an HMO licence?
Yes, if 3 or more people forming more than two households live there as their main home and pay rent. Licensing for every council in Northern Ireland is run by the NI HMO Unit at Belfast City Council.
How much do fire doors cost in Derry?
Our guide ranges for Northern Ireland are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Fire doors near Derry
- Londonderry County Borough · 0 mi
- Strabane · 14 mi
- Coleraine · 27 mi
- Omagh · 28 mi
- Ballymena · 42 mi
- Enniskillen · 47 mi
- All of County Londonderry
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