Double fire doors in Highlands & Islands: what's involved
Our double fire doors service covers all of Highlands & Islands, across postcode districts including HS1, ZE3 and IV52.
Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Highlands & Islands care homes and schools that need occasional wide access. Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Highlands & Islands take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention.
Wherever your building is in Highlands & Islands, 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.
The regulations behind fire doors in Highlands & Islands
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Highlands & Islands. 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 Highlands & Islands are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
From enquiry to handover in Highlands & Islands
- 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 Highlands & Islands?
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 Highlands & Islands 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.
Questions
Do you provide double fire doors across Highlands & Islands?
Yes. We cover all of Highlands & Islands. 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.
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.