Scotland
Fire Door Inspections in the Scottish Borders
We provide fire door inspections across the Scottish Borders, with the same report format and pricing as everywhere else we work.
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
- 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
What's included in the Scottish Borders?
- A photo report with pass, advisory or fail for each component and a fixed remedial price
- Leaf and frame condition, including damage, splits, delamination and unauthorised alterations
- 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 unique reference and location for every door, so faults can be found again
- Vision panels, glazing beads and air transfer grilles checked against the door's rating
How does it work in the Scottish Borders?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in the Scottish Borders?
The Scottish Borders 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
How much does it cost in the Scottish Borders?
Typical the Scottish Borders prices: £12–£35 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195.
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 Inspections in the Scottish Borders: 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.
Do you need to remove the doors?
No. Inspections are non-intrusive. The inspector measures, operates and photographs each door in place and only lifts away removable items such as letter-plate covers where it is safe to do so.
Does regulation 10 apply in the Scottish Borders?
No. the Scottish Borders 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 cover the area around the Scottish Borders?
Yes. As well as the Scottish Borders itself we cover nearby towns including nearby towns, surrounding villages and rural areas.