Communal fire doors in Aberdeen, done to the evidence
When you book communal fire doors in Aberdeen, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Buildings in and around Aberdeen range from offices to schools and GP surgeries. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
We phase communal door replacements in Aberdeen so every escape route stays protected throughout the programme. The evidence pack for each communal door in Aberdeen is set out to support whatever checking regime your fire risk assessment sets.
What makes communal doors different?
Communal doors take far more traffic than flat entrance doors. They are pushed with trolleys, propped open and slammed. Many are pairs, glazed, or fitted with hold-open devices. That combination is why communal doors so often fail inspections for gaps, worn seals, damaged closers and doors that no longer latch.
In England, communal fire doors in residential buildings above 11 metres must be checked at least every three months under regulation 10. A sound installation makes passing those checks routine.
On a typical job that means:
- Phased programme keeping escape routes protected
- Evidence pack suitable for regulation 10 records
- Closers, coordinators and hold-opens as required
- Survey of every communal opening and its use
Fire door law for Aberdeen properties
In Aberdeen, fire doors are specified against Scotland's Technical Handbooks (Section 2: Fire) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, rather than Approved Document B. Duties in non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
England's regulation 10 does not apply in Scotland. We follow the building's fire risk assessment and, where building work needs a warrant, the local authority's requirements.
Which buildings in Aberdeen need communal fire doors?
Typical settings for communal fire doors include hotels, student accommodation and blocks of flats. In Aberdeen, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
From enquiry to handover in Aberdeen
- Survey communal doors and plan a phased sequence
- Agree working hours and resident notices with the client
- Order doorsets to size with matching hardware
- Replace doors one route section at a time
- Commission closers and hold-opens with the alarm contractor
- Hand over evidence for your fire safety records
Guide prices in Aberdeen
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for communal fire doors is from around £800 for a single communal doorset to £3,200 for a glazed pair, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Around Aberdeen
Beyond Aberdeen itself we also cover nearby towns such as Arbroath (71.1 km), Dundee and Elgin. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Do you cover AB11 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Aberdeen including AB11, and nearby towns such as Arbroath and Dundee. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
Will the stairs be out of use while you work?
No. We phase the work so that each route stays protected and usable, replacing doors one section at a time and never leaving an opening without a door at the end of the day.
Do communal doors need vision panels?
Not always, but they are common on cross-corridor and lobby doors so people can see who is coming the other way. Any glazing has to be fire-rated and fitted in a tested system.