Scotland
Fire Door Inspections in Dumfries & Galloway
Across Dumfries & Galloway, including rural and island locations, we carry out fire door inspections for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
Fire Door Inspections: A fire door inspection is a documented, door-by-door check that each fire door in a building will still hold back fire and smoke for its rated period. The inspector examines the leaf, frame, gaps, seals, hinges, closer, glazing, ironmongery and signage, records what passes and what fails, and photographs every defect.
- Area
- Dumfries & Galloway
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DG
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across Dumfries & Galloway
- Fire door signage present and correct for the door's use
- Gap readings at the head, hanging and closing edges, meeting stiles and threshold
- A photo report with pass, advisory or fail for each component and a fixed remedial price
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals: present, continuous, undamaged and not painted over
- Leaf and frame condition, including damage, splits, delamination and unauthorised alterations
- Hinges, closer, latch, lock and any hold-open device checked for function and suitability
How does it work in Dumfries & Galloway?
Scope
Tell us the building type, roughly how many fire doors there are and when we can get access. We confirm a fixed fee before booking.
Inspect
The inspector works through the building door by door, measuring gaps, testing closers and photographing every defect.
Report
You receive a report with a reference, location, photos and a pass, advisory or fail result for every door, usually within five working days.
Put it right
Every failed item is priced individually so you can approve all, some or none of the remedial work.
What the law requires in Dumfries & Galloway
Dumfries & Galloway 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 Dumfries & Galloway
Typical Dumfries & Galloway prices: £12–£35 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195.
Fire Door Inspections by town in Dumfries & Galloway
Fire Door Inspections in Dumfries & Galloway: questions
What happens if a door fails?
The report lists exactly which components failed and why. Each item is priced separately, so you can approve the urgent fixes first and plan the rest.
How long does a fire door inspection take?
Typically 10 to 20 minutes per door, depending on access and how many defects need photographing. A block with 40 communal doors is usually a single day on site.
Which fire safety law applies in Dumfries & Galloway?
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.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Dumfries & Galloway?
It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.