# Fire Exit Door Replacement Toronto | Panic Bar & Egress > Whole exit door replacement with panic hardware sized to occupancy in Toronto. OBC and Fire Code egress, phased so exits stay open, documented for sign-off. URL: https://commercialdoortoronto.ca/fire-exit-door-replacement/ Fire & Life Safety Written CAD spec in 2 biz days 7-14 biz days spec-to-install # Fire Exit / Panic Bar Door Replacement Toronto, ON | OBC + Fire Code Compliant Egress Last updated: November 7, 2026 Exit doors and panic hardware replaced together, sized to occupancy and phased so every floor keeps a working exit. Scope written for inspection sign-off. By the Commercial Door Toronto Install Crew. 15+ years in GTA commercial door installation. WSIB, fully insured, BBB accredited, NFPA 80 and AODA trained. $2,800-$6,500 per exit Technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. - Door + exit device package - Fire exit hardware on rated doors - Same-day hang, phased - Scope ready for sign-off Request Written Quote [#capture-form →](#capture-form) (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Commercial installation focus. Repair work and residential installs referred to partner network. ![New steel exit door with panic bar and exit sign in a Toronto school corridor](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=New+steel+exit+door+with+panic+bar+and+illuminated+exit+sign+in+Toronto+school+corridor) CDHA Member / WSIB + BBB Hundreds of GTA installations - WSIB + FULLY INSURED - CDHA MEMBER - NFPA 80 + AODA TRAINED - BBB ACCREDITED - 15+ years Combined install team experience - 2 biz days Written CAD spec reply typical - Hundreds of installations Across GTA commercial property types - AODA Barrier-free compliance specialists ## What Goes Wrong With Fire Exit Doors? Exit doors are opened in a hurry, slammed shut and ignored the rest of the time. Exterior exits rust at the bottom rail. Panic bars stick or stop latching. Doors get chained or blocked because they will not stay closed, which is exactly what an inspector is looking for. And when a new panic bar gets bolted onto a worn-out door, it often fails within months because the door itself can no longer latch. ## What Is Included in Fire Exit Door Replacement? The exit door and its exit device replaced together, with the closer, weatherstrip and any rated components, so the opening works as a reliable exit again. As a commercial door contractor in Toronto [/ →](/) , we replace the door and device as one package. ![Installer mounting a rim exit device on a new hollow metal exit door](https://placehold.co/1200x750/12151A/f8fafc?text=Installer+mounting+Von+Duprin+rim+exit+device+on+new+hollow+metal+exit+door) The written CAD spec lists: - Exit door: hollow metal, galvanized for exterior, labelled where rated - Exit device: panic hardware or fire exit hardware such as Von Duprin 98/99 - Device type: rim, surface vertical rod or mortise - Closer, hinges and threshold - Occupant load and egress notes for sign-off - Phase plan keeping exits open Technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. ## Types of Exit Door Replacement ### Single exterior exits Rear doors on restaurants, plazas and warehouses. Usually galvanized hollow metal with a rim device. ### Stairwell exits Rated doors with fire exit hardware, closers and positive latching. ### Exit pairs Double exits in gyms, auditoriums and schools, often with surface vertical rod devices. ### Phased programs Several exits across a building replaced in sequence so occupancy is never affected. ## How Much Does Exit Door Replacement Cost in Toronto? | Scope | Typical range per exit | Main cost drivers | | --- | --- | --- | | Single exterior exit, rim device | $2,800-$4,000 | Door, finish, threshold | | Rated stair exit with fire exit hardware | $3,800-$5,500 | Label, device, closer | | Exit pair with vertical rod devices | $5,000-$6,500 | Two leaves, rods | ## When Should an Exit Door Be Replaced? - The panic bar has been replaced and the door still does not latch - The door is rusted, dented or sagging - Staff chain or prop the door to keep it shut or open - An inspection order lists the exit - Occupancy changes require different exit hardware ## Exit Door vs Push Bar Only If the door and frame are sound, a new device is all you need. If the door is worn, a new device just inherits the problem. ## Codes and Standards Exit hardware is sized and listed per the Ontario Building Code egress requirements and the Ontario Fire Code. Rated exits meet NFPA 80. Our crew is NFPA 80 trained. Free site measure, then a written CAD spec for your fire exit doors in 2 business days. Get exit door quote [#capture-form →](#capture-form) (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Process ## How Does Fire Exit / Panic Bar Door Replacement Work? Measure first, spec in writing, then order. Nothing is purchased until you sign off the written CAD spec. 1. 1 ### Egress review Occupant load, exit widths, ratings, existing hardware and signage checked on site. 2. 2 ### Device selection Panic or fire exit hardware chosen: rim, surface vertical rod or mortise, sized to the opening. 3. 3 ### Written CAD spec and phase plan Door, device, closer, signage notes and a phase plan that keeps exits open, within 2 business days. 4. 4 ### Same-day hangs Each exit is removed and replaced in one visit, never left out of service overnight. 5. 5 ### Sign-off package Hardware list, egress details and photos ready for the fire department or building inspector. Typical timeline: 7-14 biz days spec-to-install; crew of 2. What Makes Us Different ## Why Choose Commercial Door Toronto for Fire Exit Doors? ### Exits never lost Phasing keeps at least one exit per floor working throughout. ### Sized to occupancy Panic hardware chosen for the occupant load and door type. ### Faster sign-off Scope written with the details inspectors ask for. ### Door and device together No more new panic bars on doors that are too worn to latch them. Recent Installs ## Fire Exit Doors: Before and After Same angle, same light. Tap a card to load it into the slider, or filter by area. ![Fire Exit / Panic Bar Door Replacement before in Agincourt Toronto install](https://placehold.co/1280x720/475569/ffffff?text=Before+rusted+school+exit+door+with+dented+panic+bar+in+Agincourt+Scarborough) ![Fire Exit / Panic Bar Door Replacement after in Agincourt Toronto install](https://placehold.co/1280x720/2563EB/ffffff?text=After+new+hollow+metal+exit+door+with+Von+Duprin+panic+device+in+Agincourt+school) Before After Drag the handle to compare. Tap the caption to show or hide install details. - - - - - - - - View all projects [/projects/ →](/projects/) Gallery ## Our Fire Exit Doors Work Project: School Exit Door Replacement, Scarborough [/projects/school-exit-doors-scarborough/ →](/projects/school-exit-doors-scarborough/) Related Services ## Often Specified With Fire Exit Doors ![Rim exit device push bar on a steel commercial door in a Toronto industrial building](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=Von+Duprin+rim+exit+device+push+bar+on+steel+commercial+door+in+Toronto+industrial+building) [/commercial-push-bar-installation/ →](/commercial-push-bar-installation/) ### Commercial Push Bar Installation [/commercial-push-bar-installation/ →](/commercial-push-bar-installation/) $900-$2,400 Rim, vertical rod and mortise exit devices added to existing doors, matched to door type and rating. See push bar options [/commercial-push-bar-installation/ →](/commercial-push-bar-installation/) ![Labelled hollow metal fire-rated stairwell door with closer and exit device in a Toronto building](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=Labelled+hollow+metal+fire+rated+stairwell+door+with+closer+and+exit+device+in+Toronto+building) [/fire-rated-door-installation/ →](/fire-rated-door-installation/) ### Fire-Rated Door Installation [/fire-rated-door-installation/ →](/fire-rated-door-installation/) $2,500-$7,000 Labelled 60 and 90-minute door, frame and hardware assemblies for stairs, corridors and service rooms, documented for inspection. Request fire door assessment [/fire-rated-door-installation/ →](/fire-rated-door-installation/) ![New galvanized steel service door in an existing frame at a GTA industrial plant](https://placehold.co/1600x900/2563EB/ffffff?text=New+galvanized+steel+service+door+in+existing+frame+at+GTA+industrial+plant+rear+wall) [/commercial-steel-door-replacement/ →](/commercial-steel-door-replacement/) ### Commercial Steel Door Replacement [/commercial-steel-door-replacement/ →](/commercial-steel-door-replacement/) $1,600-$4,500 Direct swaps of rusted or sagging hollow metal doors into existing frames, with new sweeps, thresholds and weatherstrip. Request steel swap visit [/commercial-steel-door-replacement/ →](/commercial-steel-door-replacement/) Service Area ## Fire Exit / Panic Bar Door Replacement Across Toronto and the GTA - Toronto (HQ) - 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/) Also serving: Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Burlington, Milton, Halton Hills, Caledon, Woodbridge, Maple, Concord, Thornhill, Unionville, Aurora, King City. View all service areas [/service-areas/ →](/service-areas/) Client Feedback ## What Clients Report About Our Fire Exit Doors > "Rear exit door and panic bar replaced in one afternoon." Victor L. Restaurant owner | Kerr Village, Oakville Fire Exit Doors > "Forklift damage bent our frame badly. They installed a new hollow metal frame and hung a new door, and the opening is square again." Steve N. Industrial unit owner | Rexdale, Etobicoke Door Frame Replacement > "We replaced four exit doors at our private school during March break. Each door came with new panic hardware sized for the occupancy, and the crew phased the work so at least one exit on every floor stayed open the whole time. Fire department sign-off was quick because the written scope already listed the hardware and egress details." Tanya W. School facilities coordinator | Agincourt, Scarborough Fire Exit Doors Representative client feedback; renter replaces with verified reviews at lease. FAQ ## Fire Exit / Panic Bar Door Replacement FAQs Straight answers on price, timing, codes and scope. Prices are ranges; a technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. How much does fire exit door replacement cost in Toronto? Most exit door replacements run $2,800-$6,500 per exit. A single steel exit door with a rim panic device in a sound frame sits near the low end. A rated stairwell exit with a labelled door, fire exit hardware, closer and new frame, or a pair with vertical rod devices, sits near the top. Electrified exit devices and alarm tie-ins add to the range. A technician confirms specs and price at your free on-site measure. What is the difference between panic hardware and fire exit hardware? Panic hardware lets people exit by pushing a bar, and is required on many assembly and educational occupancies. Fire exit hardware is panic hardware that is also listed for use on fire-rated doors, without features such as dogging that would keep a rated door unlatched. Will our building stay compliant during the work? Yes. We phase the work so at least one exit per floor stays open, and each door is replaced and hung the same day. Which exit devices do you install? Von Duprin 98/99 series rim and surface vertical rod devices, Adams Rite and Hager devices, chosen for door type, rating and traffic. Can you just replace the panic bar? Yes, if the door is sound. That is our commercial push bar installation service. Exit door replacement is for doors that are too worn to take new hardware. Do you handle exit signage? We check that exit signage and clear widths are in place and flag anything missing in the scope. Electrical exit signs are coordinated with your electrician. How long does the work take? Typically 7-14 business days from sign-off. On site, each exit is usually a half day. Do you replace exit doors at restaurants? Yes. A Kerr Village restaurant in Oakville recently had its rear exit door and panic bar replaced in one afternoon. Can exit work happen during school breaks? Yes. School and institutional exits are often scheduled for March break, summer or weekends. Still have a scope question? Our spec desk answers the phone. (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) ![](https://placehold.co/1920x900/12151A/f8fafc?text=Commercial+door+crew+of+two+installing+aluminum+entrance+doors+at+dusk+on+a+Toronto+office+building+lobby) Written CAD spec within 2 business days. Site measure $0 first visit. ## Ready to Spec Your Fire Exit Doors? Book a free site measure. You get a written CAD spec with a price range per opening within 2 business days, and nothing is ordered until you sign. - No verbal estimates - Written warranty on every leaf - WSIB + fully insured - Insurance direct-billing Call (647) 503-6684 [tel:+16475036684 →](tel:+16475036684) Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Emergency board-up after hours via the same line. Request received Thanks. Our spec desk will reply with a written CAD quote within 2 business days. Request a Written CAD Quote Free site measure ($0 first visit). Written spec and price range within 2 business days.