Composite fire doors in Fife, done to the evidence
We provide composite fire doors across Fife, covering 3 towns and 16 postcode districts, including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes.
For deck-access blocks in and around Fife, we specify composite doors certified for external use, with the right threshold detail. Composite doorsets are a popular option for flat entrance programmes, and in Fife they suit blocks where residents want colour choice and low maintenance.
Fife 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.
Where do composite fire doors make sense?
Composite doorsets are widely used as flat entrance doors, both inside corridors and on external deck-access walkways where the door faces the weather. Their factory finish avoids repainting, which matters because paint build-up is a common reason seals stop working. Many products also offer security features alongside the fire rating.
The regulations behind fire doors in Fife
In Fife, 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.
Our process in Fife
- Survey opening, threshold and exposure
- Agree colour, glazing and hardware within the certified range
- Order doorset to measure
- Remove existing door and frame
- Install, seal and adjust to the manufacturer's instructions
- Test closer and locks and hand over evidence
Budgeting for composite fire doors in Fife
As a guide, budget £1,400–£2,600 per composite flat entrance doorset supplied and fitted, ex VAT for composite fire doors. The figure for your Fife 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.
Composite fire doors questions
Do you provide composite fire doors across Fife?
Yes. We cover all of Fife, including Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Can I add a letterbox to a composite fire door?
Only if the letterplate is part of the certified doorset. Cutting one in afterwards would compromise the door's fire performance.
Can composite fire doors face the weather?
Some are designed for external use on deck-access blocks. The product must be certified for that use and fitted with the right threshold and weather detailing.