Getting fire door ironmongery right in Dunbartonshire
Across Dunbartonshire, from Bearsden to Clydebank, we survey, supply and fit fire door ironmongery for homes, blocks of flats and workplaces.
We supply ironmongery for Dunbartonshire fire doors that matches each door's test evidence. Signage for fire doors in Dunbartonshire buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
Dunbartonshire 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.
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.
Rules and responsibilities in Dunbartonshire
In Dunbartonshire, 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.
From enquiry to handover in Dunbartonshire
- 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
What does fire door ironmongery cost in Dunbartonshire?
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 Dunbartonshire as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Common questions
Do you provide fire door ironmongery across Dunbartonshire?
Yes. We cover all of Dunbartonshire, including Bearsden and Clydebank. 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.