Fire Door Specialists for Mid & West Wales.
AberCoed provides fire door installation, inspection, maintenance and repair services across Mid and West Wales. We work with certified FD30/FD60 fire door products and carry out our work in line with manufacturers’ guidance, industry best practice, and current fire safety standards.
Reliable fire door solutions.
Fully equipped and ready to respond across Mid & West Wales.
Our Services
01970 597495
Fire Door Installation
Installation of certified fire doors includes:
✅ Removal of the existing door and frame, followed by expert fitting and finishing of a new certified fire door
✅ Like-for-like replacement, matching the original design
✅ Installation warranty
✅ Full safety checks on completion
Fire Door Remedial Work
Remedial works to existing fire doors include:
✅ Adjustment or replacement of hardware (closers, hinges, locks, handles)
✅ Minor repairs to the door or frame
✅ Correction of gaps, fitting or replacement of smoke seals
✅ Full closing performance check upon completion
Fire Door Inspections & Surveys
Comprehensive inspection and compliance report for existing fire doors:
✅ Visual and physical assessment of the door leaf, frame, gaps, hardware, intumescent and smoke seals, glass panels, and fanlights
✅ Identification of non-compliances and potential fire safety risks
✅ Written report with clear findings and specific recommendations for remedial action
✅ Reports are adapted for different recipients: property owners, landlords, managing agents or housing associations — always delivered in a clear, and professional format
Regulatory Compliance & Fire Safety – Our Commitment
Why It Matters
Fire doors are life-saving systems designed to contain fire and smoke, protect escape routes, and safeguard property. Correct installation and ongoing maintenance are critical to ensuring they perform as intended.
By choosing AberCoed, you are working with a specialist contractor focused on compliance, accountability, and practical fire safety solutions.
Need a professional fire door inspection or compliant installation?
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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is the main fire safety legislation for Wales and England. It places duties on the Responsible Person to assess fire risk, put appropriate fire safety measures in place, and keep those measures under review, including fire doors where they fall within scope.
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The Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified that, in multi-occupied residential buildings, the fire risk assessment must also consider the building’s structure, external walls, and flat entrance doors where they fall within scope. This helped remove uncertainty and made it clearer what Responsible Persons need to take into account.
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Approved Document B (Wales) provides statutory guidance on meeting the fire safety requirements of the Building Regulations in Wales.
It includes guidance relevant to fire-resisting doors, means of escape and fire compartmentation. The applicable edition, amendments and transitional provisions should be considered for each project.
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Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, Responsible Persons for multi-occupied residential buildings with a top storey more than 11 metres above ground level must undertake quarterly checks of communal fire doors and use best endeavours to check flat entrance fire doors at least annually.
These specific inspection frequencies apply in England only. Wider duties to assess and maintain fire safety measures continue to apply under relevant fire safety legislation.
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BS 8214:2026 provides a code of practice for the specification, installation and maintenance of fire-resisting and smoke control doors, including timber, metal and composite door assemblies.
The standard supports good industry practice, with consideration given to manufacturers’ instructions, relevant test evidence and the specific requirements of each doorset.
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BS 476-22 and BS EN 1634-1 establish recognised methods for testing the fire resistance of doorsets and related assemblies.
Fire resistance classifications, such as FD30 and FD60, must be supported by appropriate test evidence and applicable supporting documentation. The installation and any subsequent modifications must remain within the scope of that evidence.
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The information above is provided as general guidance. Applicable requirements depend on the building, location, relevant legislation, product specifications and supporting fire performance evidence.
FAQs
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A fire door is designed to help resist the spread of fire and smoke and should remain in efficient working order and good repair. Unlike a regular door, it forms part of the building’s fire protection measures and depends on suitable components and maintenance to remain fit for purpose.
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Fire door compliance depends on whether the door remains adequate to address fire risk and whether key components are in good condition and working order. A professional inspection checks for visible damage, the condition of seals, gaps, hinges and self-closing devices, and identifies defects or issues that may require remedial work.
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Inspection frequency depends on the type of building, how the doors are used, and the applicable fire safety duties. In many settings, fire doors should be checked at suitable intervals, with more frequent checks in high-use areas. In some residential buildings, specific legal inspection requirements may also apply.
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In most buildings, responsibility for fire door compliance sits with the Responsible Person, usually the owner, landlord, employer or managing agent with control over the premises. Their duties include assessing fire risk, maintaining fire safety measures, and ensuring fire doors are properly managed and checked where required.
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Not always. Fire door work should only be carried out by a competent person with the right fire door knowledge, training and experience. General carpentry experience on its own may not be enough, as fire doors depend on correct installation, compatible components, and appropriate remedial work to perform as intended. Competent fire door work often begins with checking the manufacturer’s instructions and any available supporting evidence before action is taken.
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Non-compliance can create serious safety risks and may lead to enforcement action, notices, fines, prosecution or other legal consequences, depending on the circumstances. A professional inspection can identify defects, highlight any remedial work needed and help the Responsible Person manage fire safety duties more effectively.
Still have questions?
Let’s make sure your fire doors are safe, compliant, and built to protect.
Fire Doors You Can Trust. People You Can Rely On.
✅ Local Expertise. National Standards.
Based in Aberystwyth and proudly serving communities across Mid and West Wales, we deliver trusted fire safety services to your doorstep. Whether you manage a small block of flats or a large public facility, we tailor our service to your building’s needs — and ensure everything is delivered to the highest standard.
✅ Standards-led. Quality-focused. Compliance-driven.
We have completed FireQual training in fire door installation, maintenance, and inspection. FireQual is an awarding organisation for the fire sector, providing nationally recognised qualifications regulated by Ofqual and SQA.
All training is CPD recognised.
DBS checks are in place where required, and we follow robust Health and Safety procedures.
While we do not provide third-party certification, we carry out work in line with the manufacturer’s guidance, industry best practice, and current fire safety standards (including BS 8214:2026). We are committed to continual improvement.
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