Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Whitley Bay

At a glance

Need a new fire exit door at your premises in Whitley Bay? We fit steel doors with panic bars to BS EN 1125 or emergency exit devices to BS EN 179, chosen according to who will actually use the exit.

Town: Whitley Bay
Postcode district: NE26
Area: Tyne and Wear
Survey: Free for new installations

Options for steel personnel and fire exit doors in Whitley Bay

Fire-rated doorsets. Fire-resisting steel doors with the manufacturer's test evidence, fitted to its instructions.
Louvres and vision. Ventilation louvres for plant and switch rooms, and glazed panels where people need to see through.
Complete doorsets. Everything comes together as a matched doorset, so it fits and works as designed.
Security options. Hinge bolts, multi-point locks and LPS 1175 rated doorsets.
Galvanised steel. Leaves made from two zinc-coated steel skins, finished in a hard-wearing powder coat.

Examples of work we can quote for

Changing worn panic bars on fire exits and adjusting the overhead closers so each door latches properly.
Replacing a rotted timber fire exit door with a galvanised steel doorset and a BS EN 1125 panic bar.
Installing a leaf-and-a-half steel doorset so equipment can pass through a plant room door when needed.

Which workplace rules apply to these doors?

For premises in Whitley Bay, 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.

How the work is organised

Most installations in Whitley Bay can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.

Prices for steel personnel and fire exit doors in Whitley Bay

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.

Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Whitley Bay: your questions

Which fire exit hardware do we need at our Whitley Bay 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.

Can our Whitley Bay 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.

How much is a steel personnel door in Whitley Bay?

Our guide price is £845 to £1,795 ex VAT for a single steel personnel door, or £1,095 to £2,395 for a steel fire exit door with panic hardware, supplied and fitted. We confirm the fixed price for your Whitley Bay premises in writing after a free survey.

Steel personnel and fire exit doors near Whitley Bay

Our teams cover Whitley Bay (NE26) and nearby North Shields, South Shields, Jarrow, along with the rest of Tyne and Wear.

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