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Steel Fire Exit Doors

Panic bars, push pads and emergency escape hardware

Single and double steel doorsets made to measure

Suitable for new installations and replacement fire exits

Fire-rated doorsets available separately where required

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Steel Fire Exit Doors for Safe Emergency Egress

Maxium supplies made-to-measure steel fire exit doors for commercial, industrial and public buildings throughout the UK. Designed to provide fast and straightforward escape during an emergency, our doors can be fitted with panic bars, push pads and other suitable emergency-exit hardware.

Available as single or double doorsets, each steel fire exit door is manufactured to suit the structural opening, expected level of use and required access arrangements. Options include external access, security locking, vision panels, accessible thresholds and durable powder-coated finishes.

These doors are suitable for new developments and the replacement of damaged, outdated or unreliable emergency exits in locations such as warehouses, factories, schools, offices, retail premises and public buildings.

A standard fire exit door is designed to provide emergency egress and does not necessarily require certified fire resistance. Where the project specification requires the doorset to resist fire for a stated period, Maxium can instead supply a separately tested and certified fire-rated doorset.

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Replacement Fire Exit Doors

Damaged, corroded or unreliable fire exit doors can make an emergency escape route difficult to use and leave a building vulnerable to unauthorised access. Maxium supplies made-to-measure replacement steel fire exit doors for commercial, industrial and public buildings.

Each replacement doorset can be manufactured around the existing structural opening and configured for the way the exit is used. This includes selecting appropriate panic hardware, external access, thresholds, locking and finishes.

A replacement may be required where the existing door has:

  • Corrosion or damage to the door leaf or frame
  • Faulty panic bars, push pads or escape hardware
  • Misalignment that prevents reliable opening or closing
  • Damaged hinges, seals, thresholds or locking points
  • Poor weather resistance around an external exit
  • Outdated hardware that no longer suits the building
  • Repeated maintenance problems or unauthorised access

Replacement steel fire exit doors are suitable for warehouses, factories, schools, retail premises, offices, leisure facilities and other buildings requiring dependable emergency egress.

Maxium can provide supply-only or installation options, depending on the project and location. Photographs, approximate dimensions and details of the existing escape hardware will help us identify a suitable replacement.

Panic Bars and Emergency Exit Hardware

The correct escape hardware allows occupants to open a steel fire exit door quickly from inside the building without using a key, code or access credential. The appropriate arrangement will depend on how the building is used, the number and familiarity of its occupants, and the requirements identified within its fire-safety strategy. Hardware options can include:
  • Single-point emergency escape push pads
  • Single or multi-point panic bars
  • Hardware for single and double fire exit doors
  • External key access where authorised entry is required
  • Outside access devices and compatible locking
  • Door closers and controlled-closing equipment
  • Hold-open or monitoring options where appropriate
Push pads are commonly used where occupants are familiar with the building and its escape routes. Panic bars provide a larger operating surface and may be more suitable for public buildings and locations where users could be unfamiliar with the exit. External access can also be incorporated without preventing immediate escape from inside. This allows authorised staff to enter through the door while preserving its primary emergency-exit function. Maxium can configure the doorset and escape hardware around the door arrangement, expected users and supplied project specification.
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External Steel Fire Exit Doors for Commercial Buildings

Maxium’s steel fire exit doors are suitable for external escape routes in commercial, industrial and public buildings. Their robust construction provides dependable emergency egress while helping protect less-visible entrances against weather, frequent use and unauthorised access.

Common applications include:

  • Warehouses and distribution centres
  • Factories and manufacturing facilities
  • Retail units and shopping premises
  • Schools, colleges and public buildings
  • Offices and commercial developments
  • Leisure centres and entertainment venues
  • Plant rooms, service areas and rear exits

Doors can be manufactured as single or double configurations and finished in a choice of powder-coated colours. Weather seals, accessible threshold options, vision panels and external access hardware can also be specified around the location and intended use.

Where the exit also needs to provide authorised entry, an external access device can be incorporated without compromising straightforward escape from inside the building.

Each doorset should be selected around the structural opening, expected users, external conditions and the requirements established by the building’s fire-risk assessment or project specification.

Supply Only or Fully Installed Fire Exit Doors

Maxium can provide steel fire exit doors on a supply-only basis or as part of a complete installation package, depending on your project requirements and location. Supply only Supply-only doorsets are manufactured to the agreed dimensions and specification, ready for installation by your appointed contractor. Each complete doorset can include the frame, the frame, door leaf, threshold, escape hardware, locking and selected accessories. This option is suitable for contractors and facilities teams with their own experienced installation resources. Fully installed Our installation service can cover the removal of an existing doorset, preparation of the opening, installation of the new steel door and fitting of the specified escape hardware. The installation process can include:
  • Confirmation of dimensions and doorset specification
  • Coordination of delivery and site access
  • Removal of the existing door where agreed
  • Installation of the new door leaf, frame and threshold
  • Fitting of panic bars, push pads and external access hardware
  • Alignment, operational testing and final adjustments
  • Completion checks and project handover
Correct installation is important to ensure the door opens reliably, closes correctly where required and that its escape hardware operates as intended. Installation arrangements will be confirmed around the building, opening and agreed project scope.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Steel Fire Exit Doors

A steel fire exit door is an emergency-exit doorset designed to provide fast and straightforward escape from a building. It is commonly fitted with a panic bar, push pad or other emergency-release hardware that can be operated from inside without a key.
No. A fire exit door provides a means of emergency escape but does not necessarily have certified fire resistance. A fire-rated door is tested as a complete doorset to resist fire for a specified period. Maxium supplies both standard fire exit doors and separate fire-rated doorsets.
Not every steel fire exit door requires a fire rating. This depends on its position within the building, the escape strategy and the project’s fire-safety requirements. Where certified fire resistance is required, a suitable fire-rated doorset should be specified.
A push pad is generally suited to buildings where occupants are familiar with the premises and its escape routes. Panic bars provide a wider operating surface and may be more appropriate in public buildings or locations where occupants could be unfamiliar with the exits. The required hardware should be confirmed within the project specification.
External access can be incorporated using a key-operated or compatible outside access device. This allows authorised entry from outside while preserving immediate, keyless escape from inside the building.
The required opening direction depends on the building, number and type of occupants, escape route and fire-risk assessment. Fire exit doors commonly open in the direction of escape, particularly in public or higher-occupancy buildings, but the correct arrangement should be established for the individual project.
Yes. Maxium supplies made-to-measure replacement fire exit doors for existing openings. Photographs, approximate dimensions, the current door arrangement and details of the escape hardware will help determine the appropriate replacement.
Steel fire exit doors can be manufactured in single and double-door configurations. The correct arrangement will depend on the structural opening, required escape width, expected use and project specification.
Vision panels can be incorporated where appropriate for the doorset and application. The size, position and glazing specification should be agreed as part of the overall door design.

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