Collection: Fire Exit Doors

Fire exit doors are available in several configurations to suit different building uses, environmental conditions, and ventilation requirements. All types can be fitted with certified panic hardware or emergency exit devices to ensure safe and compliant escape.

Solid Steel Fire Exit Doors

The most common type, manufactured from steel with a solid leaf construction. These provide strong security and durability and are suitable for:

• Commercial buildings
• Warehouses
• Factories
• Public buildings

They can be supplied as single or double doors depending on opening width.

Louvered Fire Exit Doors

Louvered fire exit doors include built-in ventilation panels to allow airflow while maintaining security. These are typically used for:

• Plant rooms
• Boiler rooms
• Electrical intake rooms
• Service areas

Louvre panels can be specified to suit airflow requirements.

Glazed Fire Exit Doors

Glazed fire exit doors incorporate vision panels or larger glazed sections using appropriate safety or fire-rated glass (where required). These are commonly used in:

• Offices
• Schools
• Healthcare facilities
• Public buildings

Vision panels improve visibility and safety in busy environments.

Insulated Fire Exit Doors

Insulated fire exit doors feature a thermally efficient core to improve energy performance. These are ideal for:

• External escape doors
• Heated commercial premises
• Industrial units

They help reduce heat loss while maintaining security and safe egress.

Security Rated Fire Exit Doors

Security rated fire exit doors combine emergency egress functionality with enhanced protection against forced entry. These doors are tested to recognised security standards such as LPS 1175 and PAS24 are often specified where both escape compliance and higher security performance are required.They are commonly used in:

• High risk commercial premises
• Schools and public sector buildings
• Industrial units in vulnerable locations

Security rated models can still be fitted with compliant panic hardware to ensure safe emergency escape without compromising certified security performance.

Single and Double Fire Exit Doors

Fire exit doors are available as:

• Single leaf doors for standard escape routes
• Double leaf doors for wider exits or higher occupancy buildings

Both configurations can be fitted with panic bars or push pad emergency hardware.

All fire exit door types can be supplied with compliant panic hardware to meet emergency egress requirements and ensure safe, reliable operation in an emergency situation.

Fire exit steel doors can be tailored to meet building layout, security requirements, and regulatory compliance while maintaining safe emergency egress. Customisation must always align with escape route and, where applicable, fire certification requirements.

Door Configuration

• Single leaf doors for standard escape routes
• Double leaf doors for wider exits or higher occupancy buildings
• Optional overpanels or side panels (subject to specification)
• Door sizes are manufactured to measure to suit structural openings.

Panic and Emergency Hardware

Fire exit doors can be fitted with compliant:

• Panic bars (horizontal push bars) for public access buildings
• Push pad emergency hardware for staff-only areas
• Outside access devices (where controlled entry is required)

Hardware selection must comply with relevant escape standards.

Security Upgrades

Where additional protection is required, doors can be specified with:

• Multi-point locking systems
• Reinforced frames
• Security rated certification (e.g. LPS 1175)
• Anti-drill and anti-tamper hardware

Security upgrades must remain compatible with emergency egress compliance.

Louver Panels

Integrated louvre panels can be fitted to allow ventilation for:

• Plant rooms
• Electrical rooms
• Service areas

Louvre size and placement can be customised to suit airflow requirements.

Vision Panels and Glazing

Vision panels improve visibility along escape routes and can be supplied with:

• Safety glass
• Fire rated glass (where required)
• Various sizes and positions

Glazing must comply with relevant impact and fire performance standards.

Insulated Core Options

Insulated steel doors can improve thermal performance, particularly for external escape doors in heated buildings.

Colour and Finish

A wide range of powder coated finishes is available to match building aesthetics, corporate branding, or internal décor. Frames can be colour matched for a consistent appearance.

Frame and Threshold Options

Doors can be supplied with:

• Adjustable or fixed steel frames
• Rebated or flush thresholds
• Low-threshold options to support accessibility requirements

These design and customisation options allow fire exit steel doors to meet safety, security, and operational needs while ensuring compliance with building regulations and escape route standards.

Fire exit doors are installed wherever a building requires a safe and compliant means of escape in the event of fire or emergency. They form a critical part of a building’s escape route strategy and must align with the fire risk assessment and Building Regulations.

Commercial Buildings

Offices, retail units, and mixed-use developments use fire exit doors to provide safe emergency egress from:

• Ground floor escape routes
• Rear exits
• Stairwells
• Internal corridors

Industrial Units and Warehouses

Factories and warehouses require fire exit doors to ensure safe evacuation from:

• Production areas
• Storage zones
• Loading bays
• Plant rooms

Steel fire exit doors are particularly suited to these environments due to their durability.

Schools and Educational Buildings

Fire exit doors are fitted to classrooms, assembly halls, sports facilities, and corridors to support safe evacuation of large numbers of occupants.

Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals, clinics, and care homes require compliant fire exit doors along protected escape routes, ensuring fast and reliable evacuation in emergencies.

Retail and Public Buildings

Shops, shopping centres, leisure centres, and community buildings install fire exit doors on customer and staff escape routes. Panic hardware is typically required where the public has access.

Plant Rooms and Service Areas

Louvered fire exit doors are commonly installed on boiler rooms, electrical intake rooms, and mechanical plant areas, providing ventilation while maintaining emergency egress capability.

High Security or Higher Risk Premises

Security rated fire exit doors are specified where enhanced protection against forced entry is required while still maintaining compliant emergency escape.

Fire exit doors are therefore essential across commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, and public buildings, ensuring safe, compliant evacuation routes in line with fire safety regulations.

Fire exit doors are designed to provide safe, reliable emergency egress while maintaining building security and durability. They are a critical component of a building’s life safety strategy.

Fast and Reliable Emergency Escape

Fitted with certified panic bars or emergency push pad hardware, fire exit doors allow occupants to exit quickly without the need for keys, ensuring safe evacuation during an emergency.

Strong Steel Construction

Manufactured from robust steel, fire exit doors provide excellent durability and resistance to forced entry, making them suitable for commercial and industrial environments.

Optional Security Rated Protection

Security rated fire exit doors (e.g. tested to LPS 1175) offer enhanced resistance to forced entry while maintaining compliant emergency escape functionality.

Ventilation Options

Louvered configurations allow airflow in plant rooms and service areas without compromising security or escape capability.

Improved Visibility

Vision panels enhance safety by improving visibility along escape routes, reducing collision risk in busy environments.

Insulated Options Available

Insulated steel doors improve thermal performance for external escape doors, helping reduce heat loss in heated buildings.

Regulatory Compliance

When correctly specified and installed, fire exit doors support compliance with Building Regulations and fire risk assessments.

Durable and Low Maintenance

Steel fire exit doors are designed for long service life with minimal maintenance, making them suitable for high traffic environments.

These features make fire exit doors a dependable and compliant solution for protecting occupants while maintaining security and operational performance.

Fire exit doors are life safety components and must comply with Building Regulations and relevant British and European Standards to ensure safe and effective emergency egress.

Building Regulations (Approved Document B)

Fire exit doors must comply with Approved Document B (Fire Safety), ensuring:

• Adequate means of escape
• Sufficient door width for occupancy levels
• Doors open in the direction of escape where required
• Unobstructed and clearly defined escape routes

Door specification must align with the building’s fire risk assessment and occupancy classification.

Emergency and Panic Hardware Standards

The hardware fitted to fire exit doors must comply with:

• BS EN 1125 – Panic exit devices (for public access buildings)
• BS EN 179 – Emergency exit devices (for staff-only areas)

Correct hardware selection depends on occupancy type and public access.

Fire Resistance (Where Applicable)

If the fire exit door is also required to be fire rated, it must be tested and certified to relevant fire resistance standards (e.g. integrity and insulation ratings such as 30 or 60 minutes). Installation must follow the certified detail to maintain fire performance.

Security Compliance

Where enhanced protection is required, security rated fire exit doors must be tested to recognised standards such as LPS 1175 and PAS24, while still maintaining compliant emergency escape functionality.

Accessibility Requirements

External fire exit doors may need to comply with accessibility standards, including:

• Suitable threshold design
• Appropriate opening force
• Clear opening widths

Safe Installation and Maintenance

Fire exit doors must be:

• Installed by competent professionals
• Correctly aligned to ensure smooth operation
• Regularly inspected to confirm hardware functions properly
• Kept free from obstruction

Routine maintenance is essential to ensure panic hardware operates reliably during an emergency.

When properly specified, installed, and maintained, fire exit doors provide safe, compliant emergency escape while maintaining building security and durability.

Fire exit doors are life safety products and must be installed and maintained correctly to ensure reliable emergency egress and regulatory compliance.

Installation Requirements

Correct Structural Installation

Fire exit doors must be installed into suitable structural openings, whether masonry, steel frame, or timber frame. The frame must be:

• Plumb and square
• Securely fixed at the specified fixing points
• Properly sealed to prevent movement or distortion

Incorrect installation can affect door alignment and panic hardware performance.

Direction of Opening

Where required by Building Regulations, fire exit doors must open in the direction of escape, particularly in buildings with public access or higher occupancy levels.

Panic and Emergency Hardware Fitting

Panic bars (BS EN 1125) or emergency push pads (BS EN 179) must be correctly installed and adjusted to ensure:

• Smooth, unobstructed operation
• Correct latch engagement
• Secure locking when closed
• Reliable release with minimal force

Hardware must be compatible with the door and frame specification.

Fire Rated Installation (Where Applicable)

If the door is also fire rated:

• Installation must follow the certified detail
• Intumescent seals must be fitted correctly
• Approved hinges, closers, and hardware must be used

Deviation from the tested specification can invalidate fire certification.

Electrical Integration (If Applicable)

Where doors are integrated with access control or alarm systems, electrical components must be installed in compliance with relevant standards and must not interfere with emergency egress.

Supply Only Installation

Supply only fire exit doors may be provided for competent contractors. However:

• Accurate site measurements are essential
• Installation must follow manufacturer guidance
• Panic hardware must be fitted and tested correctly
• Final compliance remains the responsibility of the installer and building operator

Professional installation is strongly recommended for public or higher risk buildings.

Maintenance Requirements

Routine Inspection

Fire exit doors should be checked regularly to ensure:

• Door closes and latches correctly
• Panic hardware operates smoothly
• Hinges and fixings remain secure
• No obstruction to opening

Servicing

In commercial buildings, periodic servicing is recommended, particularly in high-traffic areas. Maintenance should include:

• Adjustment of closers
• Lubrication of moving parts
• Inspection of seals (for fire rated doors)
• Replacement of worn hardware

Ongoing Compliance

Fire exit doors must be included in the building’s fire risk assessment and routine safety inspections. Any damage or malfunction must be addressed immediately to maintain safe egress.

When correctly installed and regularly maintained, fire exit doors provide dependable, compliant emergency escape while supporting building security and safety obligations.

The cost of fire exit doors depends on size, configuration (single or double), hardware specification, insulation, security rating, and finish. The prices below provide a general budgeting guide.

ECO Fire Exit Doors

ECO fire exit doors are cost effective steel doors designed for standard commercial and light industrial applications.

• Single leaf ECO fire exit door: From £450 – £900 supplied only
• Supplied and installed: From £900 – £1,500

Typically supplied with basic emergency push pad hardware and suitable for staff only areas.

Standard Steel Fire Exit Doors

Robust steel construction suitable for commercial and industrial premises.Single leaf door:

• From £900 – £1,800 installed
• Double leaf door: From £1,800 – £3,000 installed

Can be fitted with panic bars, upgraded locking, or external access hardware.

Louvered Fire Exit Doors

Suitable for plant rooms and service areas requiring ventilation.

• Single leaf louvered door: From £1,200 – £2,200 installed
• Pricing varies depending on louvre size and airflow specification.

Glazed Fire Exit Doors

Including vision panels or larger glazed sections.

• Single leaf glazed door: From £1,100 – £2,200 installed
• Costs vary depending on glass type (safety or fire-rated) and panel size.

Insulated Fire Exit Doors

Designed for external use where thermal performance is important.Single insulated steel door:

• From £1,200 – £2,400 installed

Security Rated Fire Exit Doors (LPS 1175)

Combining emergency egress with enhanced forced entry resistance.

• From £2,000 – £4,500+ installed, depending on security level and configuration.

What Affects the Final Price

• Door size and configuration (single or double)
• Type of panic or emergency hardware
• Fire rating (if required)
• Insulation specification
• Security rating level
• Colour and powder-coated finish
• Installation access and structural preparation

Supply Only Option

Supply-only pricing typically starts from £450 – £1,200, depending on door type and hardware specification.

Accurate measurement and correct installation are essential to ensure compliance with escape regulations.

Getting an Accurate Quote

For an accurate quotation, detailed opening measurements or a site survey are recommended. This ensures the correct door specification, compliant hardware selection, and appropriate installation method for your building type and occupancy level.