M&A Carpentry Contractors are pleased to share details of a recently completed project at Rye College in East Sussex, where our team successfully delivered a large-scale programme of fire door replacements across the school site. This important project reflects our continued commitment to providing safe, compliant, and high-quality carpentry solutions within the education sector.

Project Overview

Fire safety within schools and other public buildings is of the highest importance, and doors play a crucial role in containing fire and protecting escape routes. At Rye College, many of the existing fire doors had reached the end of their serviceable life and required full replacement to meet current regulations and ensure the safety of pupils, staff, and visitors.

M&A Carpentry were appointed to manage and deliver the installation of new, fully certified fire doors throughout the site. This project involved careful planning to minimise disruption to the daily operations of the college, while ensuring that all works were carried out to the very highest standard.

Partnership and Collaboration

This project was delivered through close collaboration between several key partners:

• Rye College – as the client, the school played an essential role in helping us plan the programme of works, coordinating access, and ensuring the project ran smoothly around the needs of staff and students.
• Vicaima – suppliers of the new, high-performance fire doors. Vicaima are renowned across the industry for manufacturing doors that combine robust fire safety with durability and a smart, professional finish, making them ideal for educational environments.
• The Fire Door Inspectors – independent specialists responsible for inspecting each installation to confirm that the doors were fitted in line with regulations and manufacturers’ guidance. Their expertise provided full assurance that the project met the required specifications and compliance standards.

By working in close partnership with Rye College, Vicaima, and The Fire Door Inspectors, M&A ensured that the project was delivered on time and to the highest possible standard of safety and quality.

Our Approach

Our experienced carpentry team managed the installation with precision and attention to detail. Every stage of the process, from removing old fittings to installing new frames, ironmongery, and seals, was carried out with care to ensure optimum performance of the fire doors.

Because Rye College is a busy and active school, we worked closely with the client to develop a programme that allowed us to complete works efficiently while minimising disruption to staff and pupils. Clear communication, careful scheduling, and maintaining a tidy site were key priorities throughout.

Delivering Safety and Compliance

At M&A Carpentry, we recognise the vital role fire doors play in safeguarding people and property. That is why we take pride in delivering installations that are not only functional but fully compliant with all relevant fire safety regulations. The inspections carried out by The Fire Door Inspectors provided complete reassurance that every aspect of the work met the correct specifications.

The successful completion of the Rye College project highlights M&A Carpentry’s capability to deliver complex, safety-critical works within the education sector. Through strong collaboration with Rye College, Vicaima, and The Fire Door Inspectors, we were able to provide the school with high-quality, compliant fire doors that will serve its community for years to come.

If you’d like to learn more about our experience with fire door installations or other carpentry services, please get in touch with the M&A Carpentry team today.