Scotland
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
Across Renfrewshire & Inverclyde, from Paisley to smaller towns and villages, 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
- Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G, PA
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
- Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
- Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
- Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
- Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
- Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
- Final readings recorded for the door's file
How does it work in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde?
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 Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
Renfrewshire & Inverclyde is in Scotland, where fire safety duties come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Regulation 10 is English law, but regular documented checks are still 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 Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
In Renfrewshire & Inverclyde, fire door gap adjustments typically cost £90–£260 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment by town in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Greenock
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Newton Mearns
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Paisley
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Renfrew
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde: 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.
What gap is allowed around a fire door?
Most guidance and manufacturers' evidence expect gaps of about 2 to 4 mm at the head and edges, with 3 mm as a practical target. The door's own certification or test evidence takes precedence if it states a different figure.
Which fire safety law applies in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde?
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 Renfrewshire & Inverclyde?
Yes. As well as Renfrewshire & Inverclyde itself we cover nearby towns including Paisley, Greenock and Newton Mearns.