Fire shutters for properties in Bognor Regis
We cover Bognor Regis and the PO21 postcode district as part of West Sussex; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Neighbouring towns we cover include Chichester (6 miles away), Littlehampton and Worthing.
For reference, Bognor Regis lies about 31 miles south-west of Crawley.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Bognor Regis has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
Where a fire shutter is part of new building work in Bognor Regis, the approval route and the product evidence are confirmed before anything is ordered.
Specifying fire-rated roller shutters for Bognor Regis
The main choices for fire-rated roller shutters in Bognor Regis:
- ReleaseFusible link, local heat detector or fire alarm interface, as the fire strategy specifies, with fail-safe closing.
- TypeFull-height shutters, or fire-rated counter shutters for hatches.
- 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.
Prices for fire-rated roller shutters in Bognor Regis
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Bognor Regis is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Bognor Regis
Bognor Regis is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about fire-rated roller shutters in Bognor Regis
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 Bognor Regis?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Bognor Regis are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do you cover Bognor Regis?
Yes. Bognor Regis and the PO21 postcode district are part of our coverage across West Sussex.