Communal fire doors in Scottish Borders, done to the evidence
Our communal fire doors service covers all of Scottish Borders, across postcode districts including EH38, TD14 and TD5.
The evidence pack for each communal door in Scottish Borders is set out to support whatever checking regime your fire risk assessment sets. We phase communal door replacements in Scottish Borders so every escape route stays protected throughout the programme.
Managing agents, landlords, schools, care providers, businesses and homeowners in Scottish Borders can all use one team for survey, supply, installation and evidence. We plan work around occupants and hand over a record for every door.
Pairs, vision panels and robust finishes
We fit single, double and leaf-and-a-half communal doors, with vision panels in tested glazing systems and finishes chosen to stand up to use, such as laminates and kick plates covered by the certification. For pairs, the meeting edges, rebates and any door coordinator must match the evidence; see our double fire doors page.
Rules and responsibilities in Scottish Borders
In Scottish Borders, 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.
From enquiry to handover in Scottish Borders
- 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
Budgeting for communal fire doors in Scottish Borders
As a guide, budget from around £800 for a single communal doorset to £3,200 for a glazed pair, ex VAT for communal fire doors. The figure for your Scottish Borders building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Communal fire doors questions
Do you provide communal fire doors across Scottish Borders?
Yes. We cover all of Scottish Borders. Surveys and written quotes are free.
How often should communal fire doors be checked?
In England, every three months for residential buildings above 11 metres under regulation 10. Your fire risk assessment may set other frequencies for other buildings and nations.
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.