Fire exit doors in Lanarkshire, done to the evidence
For fire exit doors anywhere in Lanarkshire, one team handles the survey, supply, installation and handover, covering East Kilbride, Hamilton, Cumbernauld and the rest of the county.
Exit doors in Lanarkshire can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out. Shops, warehouses and schools in Lanarkshire each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency.
Lanarkshire 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.
Security without blocking escape
Exit doors need to keep intruders out while letting people out in seconds. We can fit outside access devices, alarmed hardware and access control interfaces that do not stop the door being opened from inside. Any of these on a fire-rated exit door must be covered by its evidence.
What the rules say for Lanarkshire
Scottish rules apply to fire doors in Lanarkshire. 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 Lanarkshire are treated differently from England, so we check the fire risk assessment and any landlord or factor requirements before specifying work.
From enquiry to handover in Lanarkshire
- 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
Guide prices in Lanarkshire
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire exit doors is £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Fire exit doors questions
Do you provide fire exit doors across Lanarkshire?
Yes. We cover all of Lanarkshire, including East Kilbride and Hamilton. Surveys and written quotes are free.
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.