Scotland
Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in the Scottish Borders
We provide fire door ironmongery repairs across the Scottish Borders, with the same report format and pricing as everywhere else we work.
Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery: Fire door ironmongery is the hardware on a fire door, hinges, latches, locks, handles, closers, letter plates and spy holes, which must be suitable for use on fire doors so it does not create a weak point when the door is exposed to fire.
- Area
- Scottish Borders
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH, TD
- Towns listed
- Whole area covered
- Local authorities
- The Scottish Borders
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across the Scottish Borders
- Intumescent wraps or pads behind morticed hardware
- Hinges suitable for fire doors, usually at least three per leaf
- Latches, sashlocks and deadlocks with intumescent protection where needed
- Fire-rated letter plates and spy holes for flat entrance doors
- Removal or correction of non-compliant additions
- Pull handles, push plates and kick plates fitted within limits
How does it work in the Scottish Borders?
Identify
We record existing hardware and what the door needs.
Specify
Replacement items chosen with fire test evidence for the door type.
Fit
Hardware fitted with intumescent protection where required.
Test
Door operation checked from both sides.
What the law requires in the Scottish Borders
Fire doors in the Scottish Borders 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
How much does it cost in the Scottish Borders?
In the Scottish Borders, fire door ironmongery repairs typically cost £70–£190 per item ex VAT, depending on the building and specification.
Coverage in the Scottish Borders
We cover every part of the Scottish Borders, including the postcode districts EH38, EH43, EH44, EH45, EH46, TD1, TD2, TD3, TD4, TD5, TD6, TD7, TD8, TD9, TD10, TD11, TD13, TD14. Visits are grouped by district to keep travel costs down.
Fire Door Hinges & Ironmongery in the Scottish Borders: questions
Are cat flaps allowed in fire doors?
Not unless the flap is part of the door's tested design. A cat flap cut into a fire door, including many flat entrance doors, will normally make it non-compliant.
How many hinges does a fire door need?
Most single-leaf fire doors use three hinges; taller or heavier leaves may need four. The door's test evidence specifies the number and type.
Which fire safety law applies in the Scottish Borders?
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 the Scottish Borders?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in the Scottish Borders can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.