What double fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians should include
For double fire doors anywhere in Edinburgh & the Lothians, one team handles the survey, supply, installation and handover, covering Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh and the rest of the county.
Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Edinburgh & the Lothians care homes and schools that need occasional wide access. Every pair we fit in Edinburgh & the Lothians is commissioned so both leaves close in the right order and latch.
Fire door work in Edinburgh & the Lothians spans housing providers with large estates, individual landlords, businesses and homeowners. We price every job from a survey, never from a list price alone, because the condition of the frames and the hardware makes a real difference.
Leaf-and-a-half for wider routes
Leaf-and-a-half doors give a usable everyday opening through the main leaf, with the smaller leaf opened for beds, trolleys or deliveries. They are common in care homes, hospitals and schools. The smaller leaf may be held with flush bolts; any bolts and their positions must be covered by the evidence.
Rules and responsibilities in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians. 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 Edinburgh & the Lothians are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
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
Guide prices in Edinburgh & the Lothians
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 Edinburgh & the Lothians building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Questions
Do you provide double fire doors across Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Yes. We cover all of Edinburgh & the Lothians, including Edinburgh and Livingston. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.
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.