HMO fire doors across Dorset | HMO Refurbishment

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. We carry this out across Dorset, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.

Nation: England
Pricing region: South West
Postcode areas: DT, BH, SP, BA
Main towns: Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch

What do fire doors in Dorset involve?

Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Survey of which doors need upgrading
Overhead or concealed self-closers
Signage where required
Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors

Which rules apply in Dorset?

The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.

Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.

How much do fire doors cost in Dorset?

Regional adjustment for South West. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
Item	UK typical	Local guide	Per
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted	£300 – £600	£310 – £620	door
New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted	£600 – £1,300	£620 – £1,350	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 Dorset

Questions about fire doors in Dorset

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 bedroom doors need closers?

Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.

Do you carry out fire doors across Dorset?

Yes, across the whole of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth.

Who licenses HMOs in Dorset?

HMOs in Dorset are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.

Fire doors across Dorset

What do fire doors in Dorset involve?

Which rules apply in Dorset?

How much do fire doors cost in Dorset?

Fire doors by town in Dorset

Questions about fire doors in Dorset

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