Scotland
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Dumfries & Galloway
Fire Door Gap Adjustment throughout Dumfries & Galloway, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs down.
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
- Dumfries & Galloway
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DG
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What every job in Dumfries & Galloway includes
- Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
- Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
- Final readings recorded for the door's file
- Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
- Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
- Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
How does it work in Dumfries & Galloway?
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.
What the law requires in Dumfries & Galloway
Scottish law applies in Dumfries & Galloway: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.
- 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
How much does it cost in Dumfries & Galloway?
In Dumfries & Galloway, fire door gap adjustments typically cost £90–£260 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment by town in Dumfries & Galloway
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Dumfries & Galloway: questions
Can you fix a big gap with a thicker intumescent strip?
Not as a general rule. Seals are tested for a particular gap; using oversized seals to hide a poor fit is not a reliable repair.
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.
Which fire safety law applies in Dumfries & Galloway?
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 Dumfries & Galloway?
Yes. As well as Dumfries & Galloway itself we cover nearby towns including Dumfries, nearby towns and surrounding villages.