Scotland
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Argyll & Bute
Across Argyll & Bute, including rural and island locations, we carry out fire door gap adjustments for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment: Fire door gap adjustment is the work needed to bring the gaps between a fire door leaf and its frame, and under the door, back within the tolerance in the door's evidence, typically 2 to 4 mm around the edges.
- Area
- Argyll & Bute
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G, PA
- Towns listed
- Whole area covered
- Local authorities
- Argyll and Bute
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What every job in Argyll & Bute includes
- Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
- Final readings recorded for the door's file
- Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
- Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
- Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
- Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
How does it work in Argyll & Bute?
Measure
Gaps are measured at several points on every edge.
Diagnose
We identify why the gap has opened.
Correct
Hinges, leaf or frame are corrected using a method the door's evidence supports.
Re-measure
Final gap readings are recorded.
Scotland fire safety law across Argyll & Bute
Fire doors in Argyll & Bute sit under Scotland's own regime, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, rather than the English regulation 10 schedule; many factors still run quarterly checks as good practice.
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and 2006 regulations: workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises
- Private blocks: common parts largely outside the Act; title deeds and Scottish Government guidance apply
- Scottish building standards for new and altered doors
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
Prices across Argyll & Bute
Guide prices for fire door gap adjustments in Argyll & Bute start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £90–£260 per door, ex VAT.
Coverage in Argyll & Bute
We cover every part of Argyll & Bute, including the postcode districts G84, PA20, PA21, PA22, PA23, PA24, PA25, PA26, PA27, PA28, PA29, PA30, PA31, PA32, PA33, PA34, PA35, PA36, PA37, PA38, PA41, PA42, PA43, PA44 and more. Visits are grouped by district to keep travel costs down.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Argyll & Bute: questions
How big can the gap under a fire door be?
It depends on the door's evidence. Doors without smoke control often allow a larger threshold gap, sometimes up to around 8 to 10 mm, while smoke control doors usually need 3 mm or less or a tested drop seal.
Why do gaps open up over time?
Hinges wear and drop, frames shrink or move, leaves warp, and doors are sometimes planed after flooring changes. Each needs a different repair.
Which fire safety law applies in Argyll & Bute?
In Scotland, fire safety duties for workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, with new work designed to the Scottish building standards.
Do you cover the area around Argyll & Bute?
Yes. As well as Argyll & Bute itself we cover nearby towns including nearby towns, surrounding villages and rural areas.