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 Londonderry County Borough, a town of around 85,000 people in County Londonderry, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Northern Ireland and the NI HMO standards and licence conditions.
- Area
- County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- Postcodes
- BT47 and BT48
- Pricing region
- Northern Ireland
What do fire doors in Londonderry County Borough involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Londonderry County Borough?
The rules below are the Northern Ireland-wide position for this kind of work. The NI HMO Unit’s standards and licence conditions apply on top, so we always check the address in Londonderry County Borough before we price.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Londonderry County Borough?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Londonderry County Borough can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
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.
When do Londonderry County Borough landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
Questions about fire doors in Londonderry County Borough
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Which postcodes in Londonderry County Borough do you work in?
All of them, including BT47 and BT48, and the surrounding parts of County Londonderry.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Londonderry County Borough?
With the local council for the address. 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 Londonderry County Borough?
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 Londonderry County Borough
- Derry · 0 mi
- Strabane · 14 mi
- Coleraine · 27 mi
- Omagh · 27 mi
- Ballymena · 42 mi
- Enniskillen · 47 mi
- All of County Londonderry
Other HMO services in Londonderry County Borough
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Londonderry County Borough
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Londonderry County Borough
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Londonderry County Borough
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Londonderry County Borough
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Londonderry County Borough
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Londonderry County Borough
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Londonderry County Borough
- Large HMO conversions (7+ sharers) in Londonderry County Borough