Fire exit doors in Dundee, done to the evidence
If you need fire exit doors in Dundee, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Around Dundee, HMOs, industrial units and schools all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Exit doors in Dundee can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out. Shops, warehouses and schools in Dundee each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency.
Is every fire exit door a fire door?
Not necessarily. A final exit door leading straight outside often does not need fire resistance, but it must open easily in the direction of escape and be secure the rest of the time. If the exit door also sits in a wall that the fire strategy requires to resist fire, it needs to be a certified fire doorset as well. We check which applies before quoting, so you do not pay for fire resistance you do not need, or miss it where you do.
What you get:
- Single and double exit doors in steel or timber
- Weather and threshold detailing
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
- Commissioning and handover
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.
Who needs fire exit doors in Dundee?
The need for fire exit doors usually arises in schools or shops, and sometimes offices. 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 Dundee to keep escape routes protected throughout.
What happens after you enquire
- Check the fire strategy and who uses the exit
- Select door type, rating and exit hardware
- Order doorset and hardware set
- Remove the existing door and prepare the opening
- Install, seal and weather the doorset
- Test exit operation, closers and security features
Prices for fire exit doors in Dundee
Guide pricing for fire exit doors: £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Dundee
As well as Dundee, we cover neighbouring towns including Arbroath, Perth and Glenrothes. The survey and quote are free.
Questions from Dundee
Is Dundee within your coverage area?
It is. We cover Dundee in Dundee & Angus and neighbouring towns such as Arbroath. There is no charge for the survey.
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 a fire exit door be locked?
It can be secured against entry from outside, but it must open from inside without a key whenever the building is occupied. Panic and emergency exit hardware are designed for exactly this.
Which is better, a push bar or a push pad?
Push bars (panic hardware) suit public areas; push pads and levers (emergency exit hardware) suit areas used by trained staff. The choice depends on who will use the door in an emergency.