Fire door ironmongery: our service in Falkirk
We provide fire door ironmongery in Falkirk (FK1 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Falkirk range from schools to light industrial buildings and family homes after loft conversions. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Signage for fire doors in Falkirk 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 Falkirk we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence.
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.
What you get:
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Fire door signage
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
Which fire door rules apply in Falkirk?
In Falkirk, 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.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Falkirk
You are most likely to need fire door ironmongery if you look after hotels, offices or HMOs. Whatever the building in Falkirk, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
The steps on a Falkirk installation
- 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 Falkirk
As a guide, budget from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT for fire door ironmongery. The figure for your Falkirk building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Nearby areas we cover from Falkirk
Neighbouring towns such as Alloa, Cumbernauld, Bathgate and Stirling are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions
Do you work in Falkirk?
Yes, we take on fire door ironmongery in Falkirk and the surrounding area, including Alloa and Cumbernauld. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
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.
How many hinges does a fire door need?
Usually at least three, of the type and grade specified in the door's evidence. Heavier or taller doors may need more.