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FD30(s) Ply Flush Fire Door Replacement After Basement Leak in Bournemouth BH2

CFP Carpentry & Fire Prevention were contacted by a client in Bournemouth BH2 after a leak in a basement water room had affected an existing fire door. The client needed the door replaced and brought back in line with fire door requirements for the building.

The works involved replacing the existing door with a new FD30(s) ply flush fire door, checking the installation gaps, fitting suitable fire door signage and installing fire-rated ironmongery to support the performance of the door set.

For fire door work across the local area, CFP provides fire door services in Bournemouth, including inspections, remedial works and replacement fire door installations.

Replacing the Basement Water Room Fire Door

The door was located within a basement water room area of the property. Due to the condition of the existing door following the leak, a replacement FD30(s) ply flush fire door was required.

Once the old door was removed, the new door was prepared and fitted to suit the existing opening. Care was taken to make sure the new door sat correctly within the frame and could operate properly once the required ironmongery and signage had been installed.

A narrow wooden door with a fire exit sign above, next to a staircase and some power tools on the floor. The area appears to be under construction or repair.
A brown door, slightly open, displays a blue circular sign reading INATER. Inside, a metal ladder, a black bag, and a white door can be seen in a cluttered room with grey flooring—an ideal example of an area that could benefit from FD30 fire door replacement in Bournemouth for improved safety and compliance.
A brown ply flush fire door cannot close properly due to plumbing pipes installed on the floor in its path. The room, located in Bournemouth, contains some equipment and white cupboards in the background.
A closed ply flush fire door with a metal handle is set in a white wall. The surrounding area has visible mould, pipes, and some household items, including a purple mat and a fan, indicating a utility or storage room—possibly in Bournemouth.
A doorway opens to a hallway with a closed white FD30 fire door, stacked chairs, a staircase with a white bannister, and a bicycle. The floor and walls are dirty and stained—a clear sign this Bournemouth property is in need of fire door replacement and general refurbishment.

FD30(s) Fire Door Installed in Line with Fire Door Requirements

The new fire door was installed with the required fire door details checked throughout the process. This included working to achieve consistent 2–4mm gaps around the door and ensuring the door closed correctly within the frame.

CFP also installed Grade 13 fire-rated hinges, with intumescent pads fitted behind each hinge leaf. These details are important because fire doors rely on the full door set, frame, seals, hinges and ironmongery working together correctly.

You can read more about fire door standards and ratings in our guide to FD30 and FD60 fire door specifications.

Works Completed on This Fire Door

  • Removed the existing damaged door
  • Installed a new FD30(s) ply flush fire door
  • Checked and adjusted the door to achieve 2–4mm gaps around the frame
  • Installed Grade 13 fire-rated hinges
  • Fitted intumescent pads behind each hinge leaf
  • Installed fire door signage
  • Checked the door operation after installation
A hand holds a silver door hinge attached to the edge of a ply flush fire door, with screws partly secured. A foot in a yellow shoe is visible on a light-coloured floor in the background.
Overhead view of a silver door hinge attached to the edge of a wooden FD30 fire door. A person wearing yellow trainers and jeans stands on a grey floor next to the door, suggesting a fire door replacement in Bournemouth.
A close-up of a silver door hinge attached to the edge of a wooden FD30 fire door, with screws securing it. The floor and part of a person’s shoe are visible in the background, suggesting an installation or inspection scene in Bournemouth.

Why Correct Fire Door Gaps Matter

Fire doors are designed to help slow the spread of fire and smoke when installed and maintained correctly. Excessive gaps around a fire door can affect the performance of the door set, especially on FD30(s) doors where smoke control is also part of the requirement.

On this project, the door was checked carefully during installation to help achieve suitable 2–4mm gaps around the frame. This helped ensure the replacement door was installed neatly, operated correctly and provided a much better result for the client.

For further guidance on fire door responsibilities in buildings, the GOV.UK fire door guidance is available here: Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: fire door guidance.

Fire Door Installation and Remedial Works in Bournemouth

This job is another example of the fire door installation and remedial work CFP carries out for residential, commercial and managed properties. Whether a door has failed a fire risk assessment, been damaged, suffered water damage or no longer closes correctly, it is important to deal with the issue properly.

CFP provides fire door installation, fire door remedial works and fire door surveys across Bournemouth and surrounding areas.

If your building has damaged, non-compliant or poorly closing fire doors, contact CFP Carpentry & Fire Prevention to arrange an inspection or remedial works.

Contact CFP Carpentry & Fire Prevention to discuss your fire door requirements.

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