Fire door ironmongery for Inverness buildings
If you need fire door ironmongery in Inverness, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Inverness has a broad mix of buildings, including care homes, schools and light industrial buildings, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Inverness we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Inverness fire doors that matches each door's test 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.
Each installation includes:
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Fire-rated hinges, commonly grade 13
- Bolts and selectors where specified
- Fire door signage
Fire door law for Inverness properties
In Inverness, 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.
Who needs fire door ironmongery in Inverness?
The need for fire door ironmongery usually arises in schools or hotels, and sometimes HMOs. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Inverness to keep escape routes protected throughout.
Our process in Inverness
- 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 Inverness
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 Inverness as elsewhere; what changes the cost is the doors themselves. Use our guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Nearby areas we cover from Inverness
Beyond Inverness itself we also cover nearby towns such as Elgin (57.2 km), Perth and Aberdeen. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Common questions
Is Inverness within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Inverness in Highlands & Islands and neighbouring towns such as Elgin. There is no charge for the survey.
How quickly can you survey in Inverness?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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.
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.