Security Doors in Southampton

Requirements vary between insurers and policy types. Most commercial property policies for retail premises with significant stock holdings specify a minimum LPS 1175 SR2 or STS 202 BR2 rated door set for back-of-house and service entrances. Some high-value sectors — jewellery, pharmaceuticals, data centres — require SR3 or higher. We recommend contacting your insurer to confirm the requirement before ordering, and we can provide a product data sheet and LPCB certificate for any door set we propose.

Yes, provided it is fitted with appropriate escape hardware. A door designated as a fire exit must be fitted with a panic exit device to BS EN 1125 (if used by members of the public who may be unfamiliar with the building) or an emergency exit device to BS EN 179 (for staff-only escape routes). Both hardware types allow single-action exit from the inside, and our installations include the appropriate hardware as part of the door specification. The door leaf and frame can simultaneously achieve the required fire resistance rating where needed.

The steel sub-frame is fixed through to the masonry or concrete structural opening using M12 or M16 torque-controlled anchor bolts at centres specified in the door manufacturer's installation instructions for the rated security performance. In older buildings with questionable masonry quality, we carry out a pull-out test on a sample fixing before proceeding with the full installation. All fixings are concealed behind the frame cover plate once the door leaf is hung, preventing tampering.

Security doors require relatively modest maintenance: lubrication of the multi-point locking mechanism and hinge pins with a dry PTFE or light oil product at six-monthly intervals, and an annual function test of the locking system, hinges, and any access control or panic hardware. We offer a maintenance contract that includes an annual inspection and report, which some insurers accept as evidence of ongoing compliance with their security requirements.