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 Horsham, a town of around 50,000 people in West Sussex, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- RH12
- Location
- 18 miles north-west of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What do fire doors in Horsham involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Installation record and photos
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Horsham?
Here is what usually applies to a Horsham 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 Horsham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £670 – £1,450 | door |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for South East, where costs run above the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Horsham follows a site visit.
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 Horsham landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Horsham:
- Damaged or badly fitted existing fire doors
- Licence conditions about doors and closers
Questions about fire doors in Horsham
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.
Do you cover all of Horsham?
Yes. We work across Horsham and the RH12 postcode areas, plus the rest of West Sussex. Nearby places we also cover include Crawley, Horley, Haywards Heath.
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Horsham?
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 Horsham?
Our guide ranges for South East 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 Horsham
- Crawley · 7 mi
- Horley · 11 mi
- Haywards Heath · 11 mi
- Burgess Hill · 11 mi
- Reigate · 13 mi
- Redhill · 14 mi
- All of West Sussex
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- Fire alarm and detection systems in Horsham
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Horsham
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