Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Dorset

At a glance

Plant rooms, switch rooms and back doors in Dorset need doors that are tough and secure. We fit steel doors with louvres, hinge bolts, multi-point locks and closers to suit each opening.

Area: Dorset
Nation: England
Main town: Bournemouth
Survey: Free for new installations

Options that matter on site

Emergency devices. Lever or push-pad devices to BS EN 179 for exits used by trained staff.
Panic hardware. Where visitors or the public might need to escape, we fit full-width panic bars to BS EN 1125.
Louvres and vision. Ventilation louvres for plant and switch rooms, and glazed panels where people need to see through.
Complete doorsets. Frame, leaf, hinges and hardware supplied as one set.
Outside access. Staff can get in from outside with a key or code, but the exit always opens freely from inside.

What this work can involve

Replacing seized BS EN 179 push pads on staff-only exits in a factory or production building.
Changing worn panic bars on fire exits and adjusting the overhead closers so each door latches properly.
Installing a steel staff entrance door with an overhead closer and keypad access beside a loading bay.

Which workplace rules apply to these doors?

For premises in Dorset, the Workplace Regulations 1992 set the basics: doors suitably constructed, swing doors giving a clear view through when closed, and maintenance under regulation 5. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, an emergency exit door must open easily in the direction of travel and must not be locked or fastened so it cannot be opened immediately in an emergency.

Planning the work around your site

Where a door is being replaced, the opening has to be made secure at the end of each day. We plan strip-out, any new framing and the new door so the gap is never left open overnight unless you have agreed temporary measures.

Budgeting for steel personnel and fire exit doors in Dorset

Steel personnel and fire exit doors guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Steel personnel door, single	£845 – £1,795
Steel fire exit door with panic hardware	£1,095 – £2,395
Strip-out and disposal on replacement	£345 – £1,195 per door

Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.

Your questions about steel personnel and fire exit doors

Can our Dorset fire exit be locked from outside?

Yes. It can be secure from outside, with a key or code device or no external hardware, as long as it always opens from inside using the exit hardware. Never lock or chain a fire exit while people are in the building.

Which fire exit hardware do we need at our Dorset site?

If members of the public or people unfamiliar with the exit may use it, panic hardware to BS EN 1125 is normally required. Exits used only by trained staff who know the door can use emergency devices to BS EN 179. If in doubt, choose BS EN 1125.

Do you repair fire exit doors across the South West?

Yes. We repair and replace panic bars, emergency devices, closers, hinges and locks on steel doors across the South West. Repair visits are chargeable, and on fire-rated doors we only fit hardware covered by the door's test evidence.

Towns in Dorset we cover

We cover 5 towns in Dorset for steel personnel and fire exit doors, including Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch.

Other services in Dorset

More about Steel personnel and fire exit doors. Last updated 19 October 2026.