Fire door ironmongery in Aberdeen: what's involved
When you book fire door ironmongery in Aberdeen, the aim is simple: doors that close, latch and seal as tested, with records that prove it.
Aberdeen has a broad mix of buildings, including offices, industrial units and purpose-built flats, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Signage for fire doors in Aberdeen buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought. Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Aberdeen we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence.
Why hardware choice matters
Fire doors are tested with particular hardware. Hinges hold the door in place as it heats up; locks and latches keep it shut against fire pressure; their holes are protected with intumescent linings. Swapping in a cheaper hinge, a larger lock body or a lever on a spindle that melts can change how the door behaves. Hinges for fire doors are commonly grade 13 to BS EN 1935.
On a typical job that means:
- Fire door signage
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
Which fire door rules apply in Aberdeen?
In Aberdeen, fire doors are specified against Scotland's Technical Handbooks (Section 2: Fire) under the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004, rather than Approved Document B. Duties in non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
England's regulation 10 does not apply in Scotland. We follow the building's fire risk assessment and, where building work needs a warrant, the local authority's requirements.
Which buildings in Aberdeen need fire door ironmongery?
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after blocks of flats, offices or schools. Whatever the building in Aberdeen, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
How a Aberdeen job runs
- Identify the door's certification and hardware schedule
- List items that need replacing
- Supply matching hardware
- Fit with correct pads and linings
- Check operation, closing and latching
- Record what was fitted
Prices for fire door ironmongery in Aberdeen
Budget around from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT for fire door ironmongery. Our guide prices are the same in Aberdeen as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Aberdeen and neighbouring towns
Beyond Aberdeen itself we also cover nearby towns such as Arbroath (71.1 km), Dundee and Elgin. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions
Do you cover AB11 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Aberdeen including AB11, and nearby towns such as Arbroath and Dundee. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
Do fire doors need signs?
Most fire doors in non-domestic buildings and common parts should carry signage showing whether they are to be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic.
Can I fit a new lock to a fire door?
Only one that is covered by the door's test evidence, fitted with the correct intumescent protection. A larger lock body or new holes can compromise the door.