Scotland
Fire Door Signage in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, including rural and island locations, we carry out fire door signage surveys for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
Fire Door Signage: Fire door signage is the mandatory blue-and-white signs on fire doors telling people how the door must be used: keep shut, keep locked shut, or automatic fire door keep clear.
- Area
- Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, DD
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What's included in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
- Survey of every fire door's use and the sign it needs
- Automatic fire door keep clear signs on hold-open doors
- Removal of incorrect or duplicated signs
- Fire door keep shut signs on self-closing doors
- Photoluminescent signs where the fire strategy requires
- Fire door keep locked shut signs on cupboards and risers
How does it work in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
Survey
Each door's use is recorded and the correct sign identified.
Supply
Signs supplied in a consistent format across the building.
Fit
Signs fitted at a consistent height, both faces where needed.
Record
Signage recorded against each door reference.
Fire door law for Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire buildings
Scottish law applies in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.
- 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
Guide prices in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
In Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, fire door signage surveys typically cost £8–£25 per sign ex VAT, depending on the building and specification.
Fire Door Signage by town in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Fire Door Signage in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire: questions
Do signs go on both sides of the door?
Self-closing fire doors are generally signed on both faces. Cupboard and riser doors are usually signed on the outside only.
Is a missing sign a serious defect?
It will normally be recorded as a fail or advisory. It is quick and cheap to fix, so it is best done on the same visit.
Does regulation 10 apply in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
No. Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.