Fitting fire-rated roller shutters in Penzance
For reference, Penzance lies about 24 miles south-west of Truro.
Where a fire shutter is part of new building work in Penzance, the approval route and the product evidence are confirmed before anything is ordered.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Penzance has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
We cover Penzance and the TR18 postcode district as part of Cornwall; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Camborne, Redruth and Falmouth are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Specifying fire-rated roller shutters for Penzance
Options we specify for properties in Penzance:
- TypeFull-height shutters, or fire-rated counter shutters for hatches.
- ReleaseFusible link, local heat detector or fire alarm interface, as the fire strategy specifies, with fail-safe closing.
- RatingIntegrity ratings typically from 60 up to 240 minutes, depending on the tested product; smoke-rated versions only where tested to BS EN 1634-3.
Guide prices for Penzance
| Fire-rated roller shutters | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Fire shutter around 3,000 × 3,000 mm | £3,495 – £7,995 | £4,195 – £9,595 |
| Fire-rated counter shutter | £1,495 – £2,995 | £1,795 – £3,595 |
| Fire shutter service including drop test, per shutter | £125 – £245 | £150 – £295 |
Guide prices, supplied and fitted unless stated. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Penzance too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Penzance
As an English town, Penzance follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Certification: We supply the manufacturer's test or certification evidence for the product we quote. We do not claim a rating on our own behalf.
- Your duties: In England and Wales, the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire safety equipment, including fire shutters, maintained in good working order.
- Approvals: Where a fire shutter forms part of building work, such as a new or altered opening in a compartment wall, building control approval is needed, from the council or a registered building control approver.
- Alarm link: Linking a shutter to the fire alarm is coordinated with your alarm contractor so the shutter closes on the right signal; shutters across escape routes are normally released by local heat detection.
What happens next
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Fire-rated roller shutters in Penzance: questions
Will a fire shutter close in a power cut?
Fire shutters are designed to fail safe, closing under gravity at a controlled speed when the release is triggered or power is lost, depending on the system.
What does a fire rating mean?
It is the time the tested shutter held back fire in a standard furnace test. The rating applies to the tested product installed as its manufacturer specifies.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Penzance?
We use the same UK guide prices in Penzance; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Do you cover Penzance?
Yes. Penzance and the TR18 postcode district are part of our coverage across Cornwall.