Communal fire doors in Lanarkshire, done to the evidence
For communal fire doors anywhere in Lanarkshire, one team handles the survey, supply, installation and handover, covering East Kilbride, Hamilton, Cumbernauld and the rest of the county.
The evidence pack for each communal door in Lanarkshire is set out to support whatever checking regime your fire risk assessment sets. Communal corridors and stairs in Lanarkshire buildings take the heaviest use, so we choose finishes and hardware that keep working between checks.
Lanarkshire has a mix of buildings, from purpose-built blocks to converted houses and commercial premises. We tailor the programme to the building, not the other way round.
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.
What the rules say for Lanarkshire
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Lanarkshire. The Technical Handbooks under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 set the standard for new and altered doors, and the local authority issues building warrants where they are needed. Workplaces and other non-domestic premises are covered by the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.
Residential common parts in Lanarkshire are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
From enquiry to handover in Lanarkshire
- 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 Lanarkshire
Budget around from around £800 for a single communal doorset to £3,200 for a glazed pair, ex VAT for communal fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Lanarkshire as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Common questions
Do you provide communal fire doors across Lanarkshire?
Yes. We cover all of Lanarkshire, including East Kilbride and Hamilton. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.
Can communal fire doors be held open?
Only with a proper hold-open device that releases the door when the fire alarm operates. Wedges and hooks are not acceptable. Electromagnetic holders or free-swing closers are the usual solutions.