What double fire doors in Forth Valley should include
Our double fire doors service runs throughout Forth Valley. Main towns include Stirling, Falkirk and Alloa, and we cover the smaller places in between.
Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Forth Valley take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention. Every pair we fit in Forth Valley is commissioned so both leaves close in the right order and latch.
Wherever your building is in Forth Valley, the fire safety duties come from national rules, and our installation standard is the same.
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.
Which fire door rules apply in Forth Valley?
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Forth Valley. 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 Forth Valley are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
How a Forth Valley job runs
- 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
What does double fire doors cost in Forth Valley?
As a guide, budget £1,600–£3,400 per pair supplied and fitted, depending on glazing and hardware, ex VAT for double fire doors. The figure for your Forth Valley 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.
Double fire doors questions
Do you provide double fire doors across Forth Valley?
Yes. We cover all of Forth Valley, including Stirling and Falkirk. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.
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.