Scotland
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Perth & Kinross
We provide fire door gap adjustments across Perth & Kinross, with the same report format and pricing as everywhere else we work.
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
- Perth & Kinross
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KY, PH
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Perth and Kinross
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What every job in Perth & Kinross includes
- 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 Perth & Kinross?
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 Perth & Kinross?
Fire doors in Perth & Kinross 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
Guide prices in Perth & Kinross
In Perth & Kinross, fire door gap adjustments typically cost £90–£260 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment by town in Perth & Kinross
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Perth & Kinross: 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 Perth & Kinross?
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 work in occupied buildings in Perth & Kinross?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Perth & Kinross can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.