Scotland
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Dunbartonshire
Our fire door gap adjustments cover the whole of Dunbartonshire, across local authorities including East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire.
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
- Dunbartonshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What's included in Dunbartonshire?
- Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
- Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
- Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
- Final readings recorded for the door's file
- Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
- Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
How does it work in Dunbartonshire?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in Dunbartonshire?
Scottish law applies in Dunbartonshire: 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 Dunbartonshire?
Typical Dunbartonshire prices: £90–£260 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment by town in Dunbartonshire
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Bearsden
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Bishopbriggs
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Clydebank
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Vale of Leven
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Dunbartonshire: 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.
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 Dunbartonshire?
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 Dunbartonshire?
Yes. As well as Dunbartonshire itself we cover nearby towns including Bearsden, Clydebank and Vale of Leven.