Double fire doors in Argyll & Bute, done to the evidence
Our double fire doors service covers all of Argyll & Bute, across postcode districts including G84, PA78 and PA45.
Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Argyll & Bute care homes and schools that need occasional wide access. Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Argyll & Bute take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention.
Argyll & Bute 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.
Hold-opens and escape
Pairs on corridors are often held open in daily use, with hold-open devices releasing both leaves when the alarm sounds. Where a pair is on an escape route used by the public, the escape hardware and the direction of opening also need to suit the fire strategy.
What the rules say for Argyll & Bute
Argyll & Bute is in Scotland, which has its own system. Building work, including many fire door replacements, is governed by the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and the Technical Handbooks, with Section 2 covering fire; where a building warrant is needed it comes from the local authority. In non-domestic premises, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 set the duties.
The common parts of private blocks of flats largely sit outside Part 3 of the 2005 Act, so the fire risk assessment and housing obligations usually drive fire door work in residential buildings in Argyll & Bute.
The steps on a Argyll & Bute installation
- Survey opening width, use and traffic
- Select pair configuration and hardware set
- Order certified doorset with coordinator and bolts if needed
- Install frame and hang both leaves
- Set closing sequence, seals and latching
- Test hold-open release and record evidence
Prices for double fire doors in Argyll & Bute
Guide pricing for double fire doors: £1,600–£3,400 per pair supplied and fitted, depending on glazing and hardware, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Argyll & Bute building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Common questions
Do you provide double fire doors across Argyll & Bute?
Yes. We cover all of Argyll & Bute. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Do both leaves need closers?
Usually, yes. Each leaf of a fire door pair needs to close itself. The closers are sized to each leaf's width and weight.
Can double fire doors be held open?
Yes, with hold-open devices that release on the fire alarm, or with free-swing closers. Wedges and hooks are not acceptable.