Fire door closers in Perth & Kinross: what's involved
We provide fire door closers across Perth & Kinross, covering 19 postcode districts from KY13 to PH18.
Free-swing closers are a practical option for Perth & Kinross care homes and supported living. We set closers in Perth & Kinross buildings so doors close fully without becoming too heavy to open.
Wherever your building is in Perth & Kinross, the fire safety duties come from national rules, and our installation standard is the same.
Setting a closer properly
Closers have adjustments for closing speed, latching action and often backcheck. We set them so the door closes from any angle and engages the latch, without slamming. In England, Approved Document M guidance on opening force, no more than 30N for the first 30 degrees and 22.5N from 30 to 60 degrees at the leading edge, is a useful benchmark for usability. Our closers guide has more detail.
The regulations behind fire doors in Perth & Kinross
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Perth & Kinross. 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 Perth & Kinross are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
Our process in Perth & Kinross
- Check the door, frame and existing closer
- Select a closer suited to the leaf and use
- Fit to the template and the door's evidence
- Adjust closing and latching speeds
- Test from wide and small opening angles
- Record the closer and its settings
Budgeting for fire door closers in Perth & Kinross
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door closers is £90–£220 per closer supplied and fitted; adjustment visits from £195, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Questions
Do you provide fire door closers across Perth & Kinross?
Yes. We cover all of Perth & Kinross. Surveys and written quotes are free.
Do all fire doors need closers?
Most do. Exceptions include some doors kept locked shut and some doors within houses, depending on the fire strategy.
What is a free-swing closer?
A closer that lets the door swing freely in normal use and closes it when the fire alarm operates. It suits care settings and people who find doors heavy.