Double fire doors in Wishaw: what's involved
Our double fire doors service in Wishaw is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Fire doors in Wishaw protect escape routes in light industrial buildings, small offices and small blocks of flats alike. We adapt the programme to the building and its occupants, never the standard of the installation.
Leaf-and-a-half doors are a practical option for Wishaw care homes and schools that need occasional wide access. Double doors on wards, school corridors and lobbies in Wishaw take heavy use, so closing sequence and meeting-edge seals get extra attention.
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.
Each installation includes:
- Meeting-stile intumescent and smoke seals
- Commissioning of closing sequence
- Flush bolts and hold-opens within evidence
- Closers matched to each leaf
Which fire door rules apply in Wishaw?
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Wishaw. 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 Wishaw are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
Which buildings in Wishaw need double fire doors?
From office cores to hospitals and clinics, the requirement for double fire doors in Wishaw comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
From enquiry to handover in Wishaw
- 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 Wishaw?
Budget around £1,600–£3,400 per pair supplied and fitted, depending on glazing and hardware, ex VAT for double fire doors. Our guide prices are the same in Wishaw as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Wishaw
Neighbouring towns such as Motherwell, Hamilton, Airdrie and Coatbridge are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions from Wishaw
Do you work in Wishaw?
Yes, we take on double fire doors in Wishaw and the surrounding area, including Motherwell and Hamilton. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
What happens on a survey in Wishaw?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
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.
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.