Inspections arranged
Door-by-door inspections arranged through our specialist inspection contractor, with asset referencing.
Commercial premises
Commercial Fire Doors
Parsec Fire Doors repairs, upgrades and replaces commercial fire doors across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. We work in offices, warehouses, industrial units, shops and managed premises, planning works around how the building operates.
Commercial Fire Door Services
From a single defective doorset to a full building assessment and remedial programme, we cover the complete range of commercial fire door work.
Remedial repairs
Correcting gaps, seals, ironmongery and closing faults where repairable.
Replacement doorsets
FD30 and FD60 doorsets supplied and fitted where the specification requires it.
Frames and linings
Replacement or re-fixing where the existing frame is unsuitable.
Intumescent and smoke seals
Renewal of perimeter seals to suit the doorset specification.
Fire-rated hinges
Correct number, grade and fixing of hinges on each doorset.
Door closers
Overhead and concealed closers supplied, replaced and adjusted.
Locks, latches and handles
Compatible ironmongery so doors operate and latch correctly.
Glazing and vision panels
Fire-rated glazing and beads where vision panels form part of the doorset.
Riser and service cupboard doors
Small access doorsets that are often overlooked.
Plant room doors
Doors separating plant and equipment areas from occupied space.
Corridor, lobby and stair doors
Circulation and escape route doors in multi-storey premises.
Warehouse and industrial doors
Fire-resisting doorsets in warehouse and production environments where applicable.
Installation and final checks
Fitting to the manufacturer's instructions with closing and latching checks.
Where Commercial Fire Doors Are Commonly Found
Fire-resisting doorsets are typically placed where a compartment line or escape route needs protecting. Not every doorway in these areas is a fire door — the fire strategy for the building determines which openings require one.
- Offices and office floors
- Warehouses and distribution units
- Industrial units
- Shops and retail units
- Communal areas and receptions
- Corridors and circulation routes
- Stairwells and lobbies
- Plant rooms
- Service risers and cupboards
- Storage rooms
- Back-of-house areas
- Mixed-use and multi-tenant buildings
Commercial fire doors to sort?
Send your door schedule, report or photographs and we will quote the work required.
- · Property type and site postcode
- · Approximate number of doors
- · Any inspection report or FRA action list
- · Photographs of the doors in question
Already have a fire door inspection report or FRA action list? Attach it securely to the enquiry form and we will price the remedial or replacement work door by door.
Common Commercial Fire Door Defects
High traffic, trolleys, deliveries and repeated fit-outs take their toll. These are the defects we record most often in commercial premises.
- Excessive or uneven perimeter gaps
- Damaged, missing or painted-over seals
- Damaged door leaves and frames
- Unsuitable or non-fire-rated ironmongery
- Closers removed, faulty or poorly adjusted
- Doors that do not close fully or latch
- Loose or inadequate frame fixings
- Non-compliant glazing, beads or vision panels
- Unauthorised alterations and additional cut-outs
- Threshold and smoke sealing shortfalls
- Missing or damaged signage
- No available information on the door's specification
Fire Door Assessment for Commercial Premises
Doors are assessed individually and given a unique reference so findings can be tracked across floors, buildings and future visits. Each door is assessed for leaf and frame condition, gaps, seals, hinges, closers, latching, glazing, signage and any alterations, with photographs taken where they help explain a defect. Findings are reported door by door with defect descriptions and priorities, which makes it straightforward to budget and brief contractors.
Fire door inspectionsFire Door Repairs & Remedials
A large proportion of the defects recorded in commercial buildings are repairable. Gaps and alignment, seals, hinges, closers, latching faults, unsuitable ironmongery and localised damage can normally be corrected where the door's construction is known and the frame is sound, which is usually the quicker and more economical route.
Fire door repairs & remedialsReplacement & Installation
A new doorset may be appropriate where the construction cannot be established, the leaf or frame is severely damaged, alterations have compromised the assembly, the glazing arrangement is unsuitable or remedial cost approaches that of replacement. A failed inspection result does not automatically mean a door must be replaced.
Fire door installationKeeping Disruption to a Minimum
Commercial buildings have to keep working while fire door work is carried out. We plan around trading hours, staff and tenant movements, deliveries and warehouse operations, and agree access to tenanted areas, plant rooms and secure zones in advance. Evening or weekend working can be discussed and arranged where it is available and practical for the site.
Larger schedules are phased floor by floor or zone by zone so that circulation and escape routes remain usable and areas are handed back progressively. We protect finishes, clear waste as we go and leave each area clean and secure.
Planned Multi-Door & Multi-Site Programmes
Where a portfolio, industrial estate or group of managed buildings needs bringing up to a consistent standard, we can scope the whole programme rather than treating each door as a separate job. That starts with a site assessment across the sites, followed by a single itemised schedule showing what is repairable and what we recommend replacing.
Works can then be prioritised by risk and phased across buildings and budget periods, with consistent referencing and records so the position across the estate stays clear. Programme timings and sequencing are agreed with you for the specific sites involved.
Our Process
- 1
Scope and site information
We agree the buildings, areas and doors to be covered and any access constraints.
- 2
Site assessment and measurement
Doors are assessed and, where replacement is likely, measured on site. Where a formal inspection report is required, we arrange one through our specialist inspection contractor.
- 3
Recommendations
We set out door by door whether repair or replacement is the appropriate route.
- 4
Quotation
A written quotation itemises remedial works and any replacement doorsets.
- 5
Programme and access
Works are sequenced around trading, operational and access requirements.
- 6
Works and final checks
Repairs or replacements are completed, checked and recorded as appropriate.
Who This Service Is For
Our commercial fire door work is aimed at the people responsible for keeping business premises safe and for maintaining their own fire safety arrangements.
- Facilities managers
- Property managers
- Landlords and building owners
- Managing agents
- Office occupiers
- Warehouse and industrial operators
- Retail premises
- Multi-site businesses
- Commercial property portfolios
Areas We Cover
Based in Tibshelf, Derbyshire, we work on commercial fire doors across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, the wider East Midlands, South Yorkshire and surrounding counties.
View areas we coverCommercial Fire Doors FAQ
Need Commercial Fire Doors Inspected, Repaired or Replaced?
Tell us about the premises, the number of doors and any defects already identified, and we will assess the doors and provide a written quotation, arranging an inspection through our specialist inspection contractor where a formal report is needed.
Working from an inspection report or fire risk assessment action list? Our guide to what happens after a fire door inspection explains how findings are prioritised and turned into a door-by-door costed programme.
Managing several buildings or an education estate? See how we work with managing agents and property managers and with schools, colleges and education estates.
Areas We Regularly Cover
A few of the areas we work in most often for this service. We cover a good deal more than this — contact us with the property address if your location is not listed.
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