Scotland
Fire Door Signage in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Fire Door Signage throughout Edinburgh & the Lothians: from Edinburgh to Livingston, every door is inspected, photographed and logged, and remedial work is priced door by door.
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
- Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What's included in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
- 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
- Automatic fire door keep clear signs on hold-open doors
- Survey of every fire door's use and the sign it needs
- Removal of incorrect or duplicated signs
How does it work in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Scottish law applies in Edinburgh & the Lothians: 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
How much does it cost in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Guide prices for fire door signage surveys in Edinburgh & the Lothians are typically £8–£25 per sign, ex VAT.
Fire Door Signage by town in Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Fire Door Signage in Bathgate
- Fire Door Signage in Edinburgh
- Fire Door Signage in Livingston
- Fire Door Signage in Musselburgh
Fire Door Signage in Edinburgh & the Lothians: questions
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.
Can I use any fire door sign?
Use mandatory blue-and-white signs consistent with BS ISO 7010 and the building's existing signage.
Which fire safety law applies in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
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 cover the area around Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Yes. As well as Edinburgh & the Lothians itself we cover nearby towns including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.