HMO fire doors in Inverness: what's involved
Our HMO fire doors service in Inverness is simple: a survey, a fixed quote, certified products and an installation finished to the manufacturer's evidence.
Inverness has a broad mix of buildings, including family homes after loft conversions, care homes and schools, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
For HMO landlords in Inverness, fire door work often follows a licence application or a council inspection. We can price an HMO in Inverness directly from the council's schedule of works and give you evidence to send back.
What councils typically look for
Licensing and housing officers usually look at bedroom doors, kitchen doors and any doors onto the escape stair. Common requirements include 30-minute doors, self-closers, smoke seals and well-fitted frames. Requirements vary with the size and layout of the HMO and the local authority's approach; our HMO fire door guide sets out the typical expectations.
What you get:
- Thumb-turn locks within the evidence where needed
- FD30 or FD30S doors or doorsets
- Self-closers set to close without slamming
- Photo record for licensing and inspections
The regulations behind fire doors in Inverness
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.
Where HMO fire doors fit in Inverness
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Inverness can all commission HMO fire doors from us. The usual settings are converted period houses and student lets, though single doors for shared houses are just as welcome.
How a Inverness job runs
- Review the council's requirements or schedule of works
- Survey each door and frame
- Agree specification and tenant access
- Fit doors, seals, closers and locks
- Test every door closes and latches
- Hand over evidence for the council
Guide prices in Inverness
As a guide, budget from around £350 per door in a volume HMO job, up to £900 where frames are replaced, ex VAT for HMO fire doors. The figure for your Inverness 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.
Around 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.
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.
What happens on a survey in Inverness?
We look at every door in scope: the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing and how the frame is fixed. You then get a written quote that prices each door separately.
Can you work to a council schedule of works?
Yes. Send us the schedule and we will price each item, carry out the work and give you evidence to send back.
Can tenants lock their bedroom doors?
Yes, but they must be able to get out without a key, so thumb-turn locks on the inside are common. The lock must be covered by the door's evidence.