Double fire doors: our service in Irvine
From the KA12 postcode district outwards, we take on double fire doors across Irvine for homes, blocks and workplaces.
Buildings in and around Irvine range from small offices to light industrial buildings and care homes. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Every pair we fit in Irvine is commissioned so both leaves close in the right order and latch. Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Irvine care homes and schools that need occasional wide access.
Why pairs need extra care
The meeting stiles are the weak point of a pair. Gaps there must be controlled, both leaves need intumescent and smoke seals as specified, and if the meeting edges are rebated, a door coordinator is usually needed so the leaves close in the right order. If they close out of sequence, the door may not latch and will not perform as tested.
What you get:
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Equal pair or leaf-and-a-half doorsets
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Closers matched to each leaf
Which fire door rules apply in Irvine?
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Irvine. 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 Irvine are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
Buildings and duty holders in Irvine
The need for double fire doors usually arises in hospitals and clinics or schools, and sometimes office cores. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Irvine to keep escape routes protected throughout.
What happens after you enquire
- 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 Irvine
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 Irvine building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Around Irvine
Nearby towns we cover include Kilmarnock, Ayr and Newton Mearns. Distance from Irvine does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Is Irvine within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Irvine in Ayrshire and neighbouring towns such as Kilmarnock. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Irvine?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
Why does the gap between the two leaves matter?
The meeting edges are where flame and smoke can pass most easily. The gap and the seals there must match the certification for the pair to perform as tested.
What does a door coordinator do?
It holds the leaf that must close second until the first leaf has shut, so rebated meeting edges close in the right order and both leaves latch. Without it, the pair can end up open or misaligned.