Getting fire door ironmongery right in Dundee
Our fire door ironmongery service in Dundee is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Buildings in and around Dundee range from industrial units to schools and offices. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Dundee we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. Signage for fire doors in Dundee buildings is fitted as part of the job, not as an afterthought.
Common hardware defects
Inspections regularly find missing hinge screws, mismatched hinges, plastic-bodied latches, unapproved bolts and locks fitted without intumescent protection. We replace them with items covered by the door's evidence and fit the matching pads and linings.
As standard, the work covers:
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Bolts and selectors where specified
Which fire door rules apply in Dundee?
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Dundee. 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 Dundee are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Dundee
From offices to HMOs, the requirement for fire door ironmongery in Dundee 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 Dundee
- 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
Guide prices in Dundee
Guide pricing for fire door ironmongery: from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT. Volume work across several doors in one Dundee building usually brings the per-door cost down. Your written quote is fixed once we have surveyed.
Around Dundee
As well as Dundee, we cover neighbouring towns including Arbroath, Perth and Glenrothes. The survey and quote are free.
Questions from Dundee
Do you cover DD1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Dundee including DD1, and nearby towns such as Arbroath and Perth. 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.
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.
Are brass hinges acceptable on fire doors?
Only if they are fire tested and covered by the door's evidence. Many decorative hinges are not.