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Fire Doors in Torquay

Eagle Timber Projects installs, upgrades, repairs, and replaces fully compliant fire-rated doors across Torquay, Exeter, and Torbay, delivering FD30 and FD60 solutions that meet current building regulations and building control requirements.

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Fire Door Installation, Upgrades & Compliance in Devon

Fire doors help reduce risk by limiting the movement of fire and smoke, supporting safe evacuation, and aiding emergency response. Eagle Timber Projects Ltd designs and constructs fully compliant fire-resistant doors for domestic and commercial properties across Devon, delivering work that meets current regulations without cutting corners.

As expert carpenters, we understand that fire doors are not just a single product but a complete safety system. Every component must work together correctly. Our fire door services are carried out entirely in-house by experienced professionals, ensuring accuracy, accountability and long-term performance.

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What is a Fire Door & How Does it Work?

A fire door is a specially engineered door assembly that helps contain fire and smoke for a set duration, protecting escape routes within a building. This delay helps to compartmentalise a building, slowing fire spread and maintaining protected escape routes.

Fire doors only perform correctly when:

The door leaf, frame, and hardware are compatible
All components are correctly fitted
The door is maintained and closes properly every time

Even a well-made fire-rated door will fail if poorly installed. That is why compliant installation is just as important as the door itself.

FD30 & FD60 Fire Doors Explained

FD30 Fire Doors

FD30 doors provide 30 minutes of fire resistance. These are commonly required in:

Houses in multiple occupation (HMOs)
Flats and apartment blocks
Internal doors opening onto protected staircases
Commercial premises with lower fire risk

FD60 Fire Doors

FD60 doors provide 60 minutes of fire resistance and are typically used in:

Commercial and industrial buildings
Plant rooms and high-risk areas
Larger buildings where evacuation times are longer
Properties with higher occupancy levels

We assess each building individually to ensure the correct fire rating is installed based on layout, use, and building control requirements.

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Fire Door Installation & Replacement

Eagle Timber Projects installs new fire doors as complete certified systems, including the door leaf, frame, seals, ironmongery and signage where required. Where existing doors are no longer compliant, damaged, or unsuitable, we provide full replacement solutions that bring the entire assembly up to current standards.

Our installations are suitable for domestic properties, rental and HMO accommodations, commercial buildings, and heritage and listed properties throughout Torquay, Exeter, Torbay, and the surrounding areas, where sympathetic materials and detailing are required.

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Fire-Rated Door Upgrades & Repairs

In some cases, an existing fire-rated door can be upgraded or repaired rather than fully replaced. This depends on the condition of the door, frame, and surrounding structure.

Our carpenters will inspect, repair or upgrade:

Hinges and single-axis hinges
Door closers and closing mechanisms
Intumescent seals and smoke seals
Latches, locks, handles and panic hardware
Fire-rated glazing and vision panels
Air transfer grilles and intumescent fire grilles
Fire door signage and door viewers
Fire-rated packers and frame adjustments

If partial upgrades are not sufficient to meet current regulations, we will clearly advise and recommend replacement. Compliance always comes first.

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Fire-Resistant Door Compliance & Building Regulations

All fire door work must meet the minimum standards set by UK building regulations and building control. This includes correct fire ratings, approved components, proper installation, and functional self-closing operation.

Our fire door services focus on:

Full regulatory compliance
Clear documentation where required
Safe, tested installation methods
Honest advice with no unnecessary work

We work with homeowners, landlords, managing agents, and commercial clients to ensure properties are safe, legal and fit for use.

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Fire Doors in Heritage & Older Buildings

Fire safety upgrades in older, listed or heritage buildings throughout the areas we cover require particular care. Our fire door installers regularly work on Devon properties where modern fire protection must be introduced without damaging original features or character.

Using our background in conservation-led carpentry, we:

Repair and adapt existing timber where possible
Use sympathetic materials and finishes
Balance fire safety with architectural integrity
Liaise with the relevant authorities where required

Fire Door FAQs

Yes. Fire doors must be installed correctly to meet building regulations. Poor installation can invalidate fire resistance and lead to inspection failure.

Sometimes. If the door leaf, frame and structure are suitable, components such as seals, closers and hinges may be upgraded. If not, replacement is required.

This depends on building type, layout, occupancy and risk level. We assess each property and advise on the correct rating.

Fire doors are commonly required in HMOs, flats, loft conversions and properties with protected escape routes. We’ll be happy to offer advice if you’re unsure about your home’s requirements.

Yes. Fire doors should be checked periodically to ensure they close correctly, seals are intact, and the hardware is functioning as intended.

Fire Door Installers Covering Devon & Beyond

Eagle Timber Projects provides fire door installation, upgrades and compliance work across Devon, including Torquay, Torbay and Exeter. To discuss new installation or fire door compliance upgrades, contact us on 01803 550500 (landline), 07895 595845 (Chris), 07899 670932 (Gerry) or 07899 670921 (James).