Fire shutters in Derbyshire
Need fire shutters in Derbyshire? We cover Derby, Chesterfield and Long Eaton and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.
Guide prices for fire shutters in Derbyshire run from £2,895 to £9,495 ex VAT (£3,474 to £11,394 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- England
- East Midlands
- From £2,895 + VAT
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Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Fire shutters in Derbyshire: the essentials
Fail-safe or gravity-closing designs let the curtain descend even if the power fails during a fire. The rating has to match the fire strategy for the wall the shutter sits in, which is set by the building's fire design. Product certification and test evidence come from the manufacturer, and we provide the documentation with the shutter.
Fire shutters are common in kitchens, serveries, plant rooms, warehouses and openings between compartments. Because they are part of the building's fire precautions, they must be maintained and tested regularly.
Specification options
- Fail-safe or gravity closing on power loss
- Commissioning and drop test on handover
- Fire resistance from 60 to 240 minutes, product dependent
- Manufacturer's test evidence and certification
- Governed closing speed for safety
- Counter, hatch and large-opening versions
Guide prices in Derbyshire
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Large or multiple fire shutters | After survey | After survey |
| Fire shutter, opening up to 4m x 4m | £4,795 to £9,495 | £5,754 to £11,394 |
| Fire shutter, opening up to 2m x 2m | £2,895 to £5,495 | £3,474 to £6,594 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Covering Derbyshire
We cover Derbyshire from Derby to Chesterfield, Long Eaton and Ilkeston, with 12 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in England
Fire safety law and fire shutters
In England fire shutters form part of a building's fire precautions under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must keep them maintained in efficient working order and good repair, which in practice means regular drop testing with written records.
Safety of powered shutters
Powered doors and shutters are treated as machinery. The installer commissions them with a risk assessment, safety devices where the risk calls for them and force checks to BS EN 12453, then hands over a declaration of conformity and maintenance instructions. In workplaces, the employer or whoever controls the premises must keep doors maintained and safe for staff and visitors.
Electrical work
Electric shutters are wired to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. In homes in England, new circuits are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations, so the work is done by a registered electrician who can self-certify it, or notified to building control.
Towns we cover in Derbyshire
How it works
Send the details
Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.
We survey the opening
An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.
You approve a fixed price
The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.
We fit and commission
Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.
Your questions answered
What rating do I need?
The rating must match the fire-resisting wall the shutter is in, which is set by the building's fire strategy or fire risk assessment. We work from that, or from your fire engineer's specification.
Will a fire shutter close in a power cut?
Fire shutters are designed to close on loss of power or on a fire signal, usually by gravity with a governed speed, so they fail safe.
How often should a fire shutter be tested?
Fire shutters are part of a building's fire precautions, so they must be kept in working order. Manufacturers and industry guidance typically call for a drop test and service at least once a year, and more often where they are used heavily.
What details help you quote quickly?
The postcode, the approximate width and height of the opening, whether you want manual or electric operation, and a photo of the frontage.
Who carries out the work?
Work is carried out by experienced shutter engineers working for S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is the company your contract is with.
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See everything we do in Derbyshire, or read about fire shutters.
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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.