# Fire Exit Door Replacement Toronto | OBC Compliant > Fire exit door replacement in Toronto. Egress doors, Von Duprin exit devices and labelled frames to the Ontario Fire Code and OBC Part 3. $2,800-$6,500. URL: https://torontocommercialdoorrepair.ca/fire-exit-door-replacement/ Fire & Life Safety B2B Commercial Only # Fire Exit Door Replacement Toronto, ON | OBC + Fire Code Compliant Egress By Toronto Commercial Door Repair Crew | Last updated: October 12, 2026 Exit doors must open freely, close on their own and latch every time, or the building fails inspection. Replacement covers steel and fire-rated egress doors with Von Duprin rim, vertical rod and mortise exit devices, labelled frames where required, and closers adjusted for self-closing and positive latching under the Ontario Fire Code and OBC Part 3. Replacement is staged to keep at least one compliant exit open at all times. $2,800 - $6,500 per exit door - Egress door and frame - Exit device install - Self-closing and latching check - Inspector documentation Timeline: 1 day per opening typical; crew of 2 **Commercial doors only:** we do NOT service residential, garage or interior doors. Get a Written Quote [#capture-form →](#capture-form) Call 24/7 (437) 555-0146 [tel:+14375550146 →](tel:+14375550146) ![Technician testing a new panic bar on a replaced steel fire exit door in an industrial building](/images/misc/technician-testing-a-new-panic-bar-on-a-replaced-s.webp) CDHA Member / WSIB + $5M CGL 500+ commercial properties 24/7 EMERGENCY DISPATCH CDHA MEMBER NFPA 80 TRAINED WSIB + $5M CGL Common Problems We Fix ## What Goes Wrong Before Property Managers Call About Fire Exit Doors? ### Inspection notices for exits Rusted, damaged or non-latching exit doors are flagged by fire inspectors and must be corrected within a deadline. ### Exits that do not open freely Padlocks, chains, slide bolts and keyed locks on required exits are dangerous and fail the Ontario Fire Code immediately. ### Doors that will not close or latch An exit door that stays ajar is a security hole and, on a rated door, a broken fire separation. ### Wrong swing or width Older exits sometimes swing the wrong way or are too narrow for current occupancy. Replacement is the chance to fix it. ## Exit Doors Have One Job In an emergency, an exit door has to let people out, fast, with one push and no key. Between emergencies, it has to keep the building secure and, if it sits in a fire separation, close and latch to hold back smoke and fire. Exit doors that fail at any of that are a life-safety issue and a near-certain inspection finding. We replace commercial exit doors across Toronto and the GTA to the Ontario Fire Code and OBC Part 3, with exit devices, labelled frames and closers that do the job every time. When an exit door can no longer be brought back to code during a commercial door repair visit in Toronto [/ →](/) , replacement is the next step. ## What a Compliant Exit Needs - **Free egress:** opens from inside without keys, tools or special knowledge - **Correct swing:** swings in the direction of travel where required - **Clear width:** enough opening for the occupant load - **Hardware height and type:** exit device at the right height and type for the door - **Self-closing and positive latching:** required where the exit is in a fire separation - **No illegal locks:** no chains, padlocks, slide bolts or improper dogging ## Why Exit Doors Fail ### Corrosion Rear exits face weather and road salt. Bottom rails and frames rust through, the door sags and the latch stops engaging. ### Impact and abuse Exits at docks and service areas take hits from carts and equipment, bending doors, frames and rods. ### Security workarounds Owners worried about theft add chains, padlocks or slide bolts. These make the exit illegal and dangerous. There are compliant ways to secure an exit, and we will recommend them. ## Exit Door Replacement Costs | Exit type | Typical range (CAD) | | --- | --- | | Non-rated steel exit, new rim device, existing frame | $2,800 - $3,800 | | Rated exit door with labelled frame and fire exit hardware | $3,800 - $5,500 | | Pair of exit doors with vertical rod devices | $5,000 - $6,500 | Your written CAD scope confirms the door, frame, devices and staging plan before work starts. ## Responding to a Fire Inspection Notice Inspection notices come with deadlines. The fastest path to closing one is a clear scope, quick replacement and clean documentation. On one Scarborough industrial property, two rusted rear exits no longer latched. The crew replaced both with insulated hollow metal doors, new Von Duprin 99 devices and labelled frames, staging the work so one exit stayed open. Both were done in a single day and the documentation went to the inspector that week. ## Securing Exits the Right Way If theft or intrusion is the reason exits were chained, there are compliant options: exit devices with no outside trim, alarmed exit devices, door position monitoring and, where permitted, delayed egress hardware tied to the fire alarm. We will discuss what is allowed for your occupancy before recommending anything. ## Related Services If only the panic hardware has failed, a commercial door push bar repair [/commercial-door-push-bar-repair/ →](/commercial-door-push-bar-repair/) is faster and cheaper. If the frame is rusted or bent, see commercial door frame replacement [/commercial-door-frame-replacement/ →](/commercial-door-frame-replacement/) . For rated stairwell and corridor assemblies, see fire-rated door installation [/fire-rated-door-installation/ →](/fire-rated-door-installation/) . Pricing Transparency ## How Much Does Fire Exit Door Replacement Cost in Toronto? Fire Exit Door Replacement $2,800 - $6,500 per exit door (CAD, before HST) - Ranges only, never a verbal number - $225 service call credited to same-visit repair - Final price confirmed in a written CAD scope What moves the price Door type and stile, hardware brand and grade, fire rating, access, after-hours timing and how many openings are done in one visit. Payment 30% deposit over $2,500, NET-15 for PMs. e-Transfer, cheque, Visa/Mastercard. Warranty Workmanship warranty plus manufacturer warranties passed through. Terms on your written estimate. Insurance We direct-bill major commercial property insurance claims for break-ins, vandalism and impact damage. How It Works ## How Does Fire Exit Door Replacement Work, Step by Step? 1. 1 ### Review the notice and opening We review the inspection notice, check rating, swing, width, hardware height and frame condition. 2. 2 ### Scope and stage A written CAD scope lists doors, frames and devices, and the work is staged so a compliant exit stays open. 3. 3 ### Replace and remove illegal locks Doors, labelled frames and exit devices are installed, and chains, padlocks and illegal dogging are removed. 4. 4 ### Test and document for the inspector Free egress, self-closing and positive latching are tested and documented for the fire inspector. No work starts until you approve a written CAD scope, and the $225 service call is credited to a same-visit repair. Get a Written Quote [#capture-form →](#capture-form) Call 24/7 [tel:+14375550146 →](tel:+14375550146) What Makes Us Different ## Why Do GTA Property Managers Choose Us for Fire Exit Doors? ### Fire code literate Work matched to the Ontario Fire Code and OBC Part 3, not just what fits the frame. ### One exit always open Replacement is staged so occupants are never left without a compliant exit. ### Inspector-ready paperwork Each replaced exit is documented so your notice can be closed fast. ### Von Duprin exit devices Rim, vertical rod and mortise devices matched to the door and any fire label. Recent Work ## Fire Exit Door Replacement Work Across the GTA Click any photo to enlarge. More before-and-after shots are in the project gallery [/gallery/ →](/gallery/) . Related Services ## Related Commercial Door Services ![Crew installing a labelled 90-minute hollow metal fire door in a Toronto office tower stairwell](/images/misc/crew-installing-a-labelled-90-minute-hollow-metal-.webp) [/fire-rated-door-installation/ →](/fire-rated-door-installation/) ### Fire-Rated Door Installation [/fire-rated-door-installation/ →](/fire-rated-door-installation/) $2,500 - $7,000 Fire-rated doors protect stairwells, corridors, suites and service rooms, and an inspector will check every label. Installation covers 20, 45, 60 and 90-minute hollow metal and wood door assemblies tested to CAN/ULC-S104 and installed per NFPA 80, with labelled frames, fire-rated glazing, listed hinges, LCN or Dorma closers and Von Duprin 98/99 fire exit hardware. Every install includes a written NFPA 80 compliance report. Includes: Labelled door and frame·Fire exit hardware·Clearance and latch check·Written NFPA 80 report Timeline: 1 day per opening typical; crew of 2 A North York office tower PM received a fire order listing 11 stairwell doors with painted labels, oversize gaps and failing closers. The crew replaced five non-compliant doors with labelled 90-minute assemblies, corrected the rest, and delivered a written NFPA 80 report for the re-inspection. Tenant stair access stayed open throughout, and the order was closed on the first follow-up visit. View Fire-Rated Door Installation details [/fire-rated-door-installation/ →](/fire-rated-door-installation/) ![Technician replacing the vertical rod on a Von Duprin panic bar on a steel warehouse exit door](/images/misc/technician-replacing-the-vertical-rod-on-a-von-dup.webp) [/commercial-door-push-bar-repair/ →](/commercial-door-push-bar-repair/) ### Commercial Door Push Bar Repair [/commercial-door-push-bar-repair/ →](/commercial-door-push-bar-repair/) $420 - $1,400 Panic hardware has to work every time, which is why Ontario Fire Code inspectors test it first. Repairs cover Von Duprin 98 and 99 series rim, vertical rod and mortise exit devices plus Corbin Russwin, Sargent and Yale equivalents. Technicians replace bent vertical rods and worn latch bolts, re-align strikes, rebuild sticky push pads and remove dogging from fire-rated doors where it is not permitted. Every device is tested for free egress before the crew leaves. Includes: Rod and latch replacement·Strike re-alignment·Dogging removal on fire doors·Egress function test Timeline: 2-4 hours typical; crew of 1 A Vaughan warehouse owner had a rear exit door with a Von Duprin 99 that would not latch after a forklift clipped the vertical rod. The crew replaced the rods and top latch, re-aligned the strike and re-tested egress the same afternoon. Total downtime was under three hours, and the door passed the insurer's site inspection the following week without a note. See Push Bar Repair pricing and options [/commercial-door-push-bar-repair/ →](/commercial-door-push-bar-repair/) ![Technician cutting out a rusted hollow metal door jamb at grade on an industrial building](/images/misc/technician-cutting-out-a-rusted-hollow-metal-door-.webp) [/commercial-door-frame-replacement/ →](/commercial-door-frame-replacement/) ### Commercial Door Frame Replacement [/commercial-door-frame-replacement/ →](/commercial-door-frame-replacement/) $1,400 - $4,200 A rusted, bent or pried frame can make even a new door fail to latch. Frame replacement covers hollow metal welded and knockdown frames and aluminum storefront frames, including partial jamb section replacement where only the bottom is perforated by road salt. The crew removes the old frame, repairs the opening, anchors and grouts the new frame, and rehangs the door. Fire-rated frames are replaced with labelled frames to stay NFPA 80 compliant. Includes: Old frame removal·Anchoring and grouting·Door rehang·Fire-rated frame options Timeline: 1-2 days typical; crew of 2 A Brampton logistics PM had four rear exit frames rusted through at grade from years of salt. The crew cut out the rotted jamb sections, installed new galvanneal frames anchored and grouted to the block walls, and rehung the existing doors. All four openings were secured and painted within two days, and the PM added an annual frame check to the building maintenance plan. See Door Frame Replacement options [/commercial-door-frame-replacement/ →](/commercial-door-frame-replacement/) View all 22 commercial door services [/services/ →](/services/) Fire Exit Door Replacement service area: Toronto (2-hour typical emergency arrival) plus Mississauga [/service-areas/mississauga/ →](/service-areas/mississauga/) , Vaughan [/service-areas/vaughan/ →](/service-areas/vaughan/) , Markham [/service-areas/markham/ →](/service-areas/markham/) , Brampton [/service-areas/brampton/ →](/service-areas/brampton/) , Richmond Hill [/service-areas/richmond-hill/ →](/service-areas/richmond-hill/) , Oakville [/service-areas/oakville/ →](/service-areas/oakville/) , Scarborough [/service-areas/scarborough/ →](/service-areas/scarborough/) , Etobicoke [/service-areas/etobicoke/ →](/service-areas/etobicoke/) , North York [/service-areas/north-york/ →](/service-areas/north-york/) , Newmarket [/service-areas/newmarket/ →](/service-areas/newmarket/) and 15 more GTA municipalities within about 50km (4-hour typical arrival across the 905). See all service areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) Client Feedback ## What Clients Report After Fire Exit Doors Work Clients report the same three things: fast arrival, a written scope before work, and invoices that match it. Sofia L. | Etobicoke$620 > "Written quote matched the invoice to the dollar." Condo board president | Commercial Door Hinge Repair Michael Y. | Markham$5,800 > "We needed FOB access on six suite doors and a mag lock on the glass front entrance without failing our fire inspection. The crew chose fail-safe and fail-secure hardware door by door, added the release devices the Fire Code requires, and installed battery-backed power supplies. Our security vendor said it was the cleanest prep they had seen. Everything was programmed and working by Friday." Tech office PM | Commercial Door Access Control Installation Marco R. | Vaughan$5,600 > "Shipping dock pedestrian door kicked in overnight. Boarded 2am, new hollow metal in by Thursday. Insurance direct-billed." Warehouse owner | Steel door swap Commercial Trade Answers ## Fire Exit Door Replacement FAQs ### How much does fire exit door replacement cost in Toronto? Typical fire exit door replacements run $2,800 to $6,500. A non-rated steel exit door with a new rim device in an existing frame sits at the low end. Rated exits with labelled frames and fire exit hardware land in the middle to upper range. Pairs with vertical rod devices sit near the top. ### What makes an exit door compliant? Under the Ontario Fire Code and OBC Part 3, a required exit must open from the inside without keys or special knowledge, swing in the direction of travel where required, provide enough clear width, and, if it is in a fire separation, self-close and positively latch. ### Can I lock an exit door at night? Exit doors can be locked against entry from outside, but must always open freely from inside. Chains, padlocks and slide bolts are not allowed. Exit devices allow free egress while keeping the door secure from outside. ### How fast can you respond to a fire inspection notice? Contact dispatch with the notice. We schedule a site visit, issue a written scope and plan the replacement around the deadline. Two exits at one Scarborough property were replaced in a single day and the notice was closed that week. ### Will the building lose its exit during the work? No. We stage replacement so at least one compliant exit stays open at all times. ### Do exit doors need to be fire-rated? Only when they sit in a fire separation, such as a stairwell or rated corridor. Exterior exits are often not rated but still must meet egress requirements. We check which applies. ### What exit devices do you install? Von Duprin rim, surface vertical rod, concealed vertical rod and mortise devices are most common, matched to the door and listed for fire doors where required. ### Can you change the swing direction of an exit? Often, yes, as part of a replacement, if the opening and frame allow it. Swing direction is reviewed during the site visit. ### Do you provide documentation for the inspector? Yes. Each replaced exit is documented with the rating, hardware and test results so you can send it with your response to the notice. ### What if just the panic bar is broken? If the door and frame are sound, a panic bar repair is cheaper. See our commercial door push bar repair page. Still have a question about your opening? Live dispatch answers any hour. Send photos with the form for a faster written scope. Call (437) 555-0146 [tel:+14375550146 →](tel:+14375550146) Get a Written Quote [#capture-form →](#capture-form) ![Commercial door crew finishing an entrance install in Toronto](/images/misc/crew-in-navy-workwear-closing-out-a-finished-alumi.webp) Live dispatch answering now ## Ready to Book Fire Exit Door Replacement? Send the form for a written CAD scope on your fire exit doors job within 2 business hours, or call live dispatch 24/7. Typical range $2,800 - $6,500. Call 24/7 (437) 555-0146 [tel:+14375550146 →](tel:+14375550146) - Written CAD scope first - WSIB + $5M CGL - Insurance claims direct-billed Thanks. Your request is in. Our dispatch desk will reply within 2 business hours. For an active emergency, call (437) 555-0146 [tel:+14375550146 →](tel:+14375550146) any time. ## Request a Written CAD Estimate Dispatch desk reply within 2 business hours. No verbal estimates.