An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. Landlords in Frome (BA11) usually come to us with a council letter, a fire risk assessment or a house they have just bought. We price from whichever you have.
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Postcodes
- BA11
- Location
- 20 miles south-east of Bristol
- Pricing region
- South West
What do fire doors in Frome involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
Which rules apply in Frome?
Here is what usually applies to a Frome job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much do fire doors cost in Frome?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Frome 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 Frome landlords need it?
Landlords in Frome most often ask us for this when:
- Doors to rooms off the escape route that are not fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Frome
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.
Which postcodes in Frome do you work in?
All of them, including BA11, and the surrounding parts of Somerset.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Frome?
With the local council for the address. 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 Frome?
Our guide ranges for South West 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 Frome
- Trowbridge · 8 mi
- Bath · 10 mi
- Mendip · 13 mi
- Kingswood · 17 mi
- Chippenham · 18 mi
- Mangotsfield · 20 mi
- All of Somerset
Other HMO services in Frome
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Frome
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Frome
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Frome
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Frome
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Frome
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Frome
- EPC and energy upgrades in Frome
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Frome