Fitting fire-rated roller shutters in Darwen
Darwen is part of our Lancashire coverage, and addresses in the BB3 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Lancashire. Blackburn, Accrington and Chorley are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Darwen sits some 11 miles to the south-east of Preston.
Fire shutters for buildings in Darwen are specified from the fire strategy: the rating, the release method and how the shutter links to the alarm.
Where a fire shutter is part of new building work in Darwen, the approval route and the product evidence are confirmed before anything is ordered.
Options for fire-rated roller shutters in Darwen
Options we specify for properties in Darwen:
- 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.
- 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.
Prices for fire-rated roller shutters in Darwen
| 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.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Darwen; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Darwen
In Darwen, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
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.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Fire-rated roller shutters in Darwen: questions
Who is responsible for maintaining fire shutters?
The person responsible for fire safety in the building: the responsible person in England and Wales, the duty holder in Scotland or the appropriate person in Northern Ireland.
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.
Is the survey free in Darwen?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
Do you cover Darwen?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Darwen in the usual way; it is covered as part of Lancashire.