Scotland
Fire Door Signage in Dundee & Angus
Across Dundee & Angus, 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
- Dundee & Angus
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- DD
- Towns listed
- 2
- Local authorities
- Angus, Dundee City
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across Dundee & Angus
- Fire door keep shut signs on self-closing doors
- Automatic fire door keep clear signs on hold-open doors
- Removal of incorrect or duplicated signs
- Photoluminescent signs where the fire strategy requires
- Fire door keep locked shut signs on cupboards and risers
- Survey of every fire door's use and the sign it needs
How does it work in Dundee & Angus?
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.
What the law requires in Dundee & Angus
Dundee & Angus 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 Dundee & Angus
In Dundee & Angus, fire door signage surveys typically cost £8–£25 per sign ex VAT, depending on the building and specification.
Fire Door Signage by town in Dundee & Angus
Fire Door Signage in Dundee & Angus: 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.
Do all fire doors need a sign?
Most do. Self-closing fire doors usually need fire door keep shut signs; doors to cupboards and risers usually need keep locked shut; doors on hold-open devices need automatic fire door signs. Some doors, such as flat entrance doors and hotel bedroom doors, are commonly treated differently.
Does regulation 10 apply in Dundee & Angus?
No. Dundee & Angus 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.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Dundee & Angus?
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.