Renfrewshire & Inverclyde · PA2

Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Paisley

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Paisley, our fire door gap adjustments follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

In short: 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.

Town: Paisley
County / area: Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
County council: Renfrewshire
Postcode district: PA2
Region: Scotland
Population: Around 77,000 people
Fire safety law: Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Nearest town: Renfrew (5 km)

Typical buildings in Paisley

With a large student population, Paisley has plenty of HMOs and halls, where wedged doors and disconnected closers are common problems. Where a Paisley building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

Included as standard in Paisley

Final readings recorded for the door's file
Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
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

Pairs	Meeting stiles on double doors within tolerance and aligned.
Threshold	Under-door gap suited to the door; tighter on smoke control doors.
Edges	Usually 2–4 mm at head and edges unless the evidence says otherwise.

Full details on our fire door gap adjustment page.

Why Paisley clients choose us

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Paisley and Renfrewshire & Inverclyde.

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Paisley building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Booked around you

Visits in Paisley are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

Fire safety law that applies in Paisley

Paisley 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.

Paisley guide prices

Typical Paisley prices: £90–£260 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £145. Get a guide price for your Paisley building.

Common questions in Paisley

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.

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.

Does regulation 10 apply in Paisley?

No. Paisley is in Scotland, which has its own fire safety law. The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 cover workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises; common parts of private blocks of flats are largely outside them.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Paisley?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Paisley can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.