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 Torfaen, priced against the HMO rules for Wales and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Wales
- Pricing region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- NP
- Main towns
- Cwmbran, Pontypool
What do fire doors in Torfaen involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in Torfaen?
- Fitness for human habitation rules require mains-powered, interlinked smoke alarms on every storey and CO alarms where there is a gas, oil or solid-fuel appliance.
- Landlords must register with Rent Smart Wales, and those who manage their own lets need a Rent Smart Wales licence.
- Council HMO standards and the fire risk assessment set detection, fire doors and escape routes.
- Councils such as Cardiff and Swansea run additional licensing for HMOs outside the mandatory scheme.
Welsh councils set their own HMO standards and may run additional licensing. In Wales, changing a house to a C4 HMO always needs planning permission, so check planning first.
How much do fire doors cost in Torfaen?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £560 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £560 – £1,200 | 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 Torfaen
Questions about fire doors in Torfaen
What is an FD30S door?
A fire door tested to resist fire for about 30 minutes, with smoke seals (the S). It needs the right frame and fitting to work.
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 carry out fire doors across Torfaen?
Yes, across the whole of Torfaen, including Cwmbran, Pontypool.
Who licenses HMOs in Torfaen?
Torfaen council licenses HMOs in its area. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales.
Other HMO services in Torfaen
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Torfaen
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Torfaen
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Torfaen
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Torfaen
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Torfaen
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Torfaen
- EPC and energy upgrades in Torfaen
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Torfaen