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Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire
Managing buildings across Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire? We cover fire door gap adjustments in Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
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
- Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH, FK, G
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Stirling
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What every job in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire includes
- Threshold gaps corrected or drop seals fitted on smoke control doors
- Final readings recorded for the door's file
- Gap readings at head, hinge side, closing side and threshold
- Hinges re-packed or replaced where the leaf has dropped
- Hardwood lippings fitted to narrow leaves where the evidence allows
- Frame adjustment or re-fixing where the frame has moved
How does it work in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire?
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 Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire
Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire 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 Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire
Guide prices for fire door gap adjustments in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire start from £145 per visit; typical rates are £90–£260 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Gap Adjustment by town in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Alloa
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Falkirk
- Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Stirling
Fire Door Gap Adjustment in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire: questions
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 Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire?
No. Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire 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 Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.