What fire door ironmongery in Ayrshire should include
Whether your building is in Kilmarnock, Ayr or a smaller place in Ayrshire, we can provide fire door ironmongery with the same evidence-led approach.
We supply ironmongery for Ayrshire fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Ayrshire we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence.
Ayrshire has a mix of buildings, from purpose-built blocks to converted houses and commercial premises. We tailor the programme to the building, not the other way round.
Signage
Most fire doors need a sign saying whether they should be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic. We fit signage appropriate to the door's use as part of the installation.
The regulations behind fire doors in Ayrshire
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Ayrshire. 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 Ayrshire are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
Our process in Ayrshire
- 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
Budgeting for fire door ironmongery in Ayrshire
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door ironmongery is from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Fire door ironmongery questions
Do you provide fire door ironmongery across Ayrshire?
Yes. We cover all of Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock and Ayr. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.