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Fire Door Signage in Lanarkshire

We provide fire door signage surveys across Lanarkshire, including East Kilbride, Meikle Earnock and Hamilton, with the same report format and pricing wherever your buildings are.

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
Lanarkshire
Region
Scotland
Postcode areas
G, ML
Towns listed
10
Local authorities
North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire
Fire safety law
Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005

What every job in Lanarkshire includes

  • Survey of every fire door's use and the sign it needs
  • 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
  • Fire door keep locked shut signs on cupboards and risers
  • Photoluminescent signs where the fire strategy requires

How does it work in Lanarkshire?

  1. Survey

    Each door's use is recorded and the correct sign identified.

  2. Supply

    Signs supplied in a consistent format across the building.

  3. Fit

    Signs fitted at a consistent height, both faces where needed.

  4. Record

    Signage recorded against each door reference.

What the law requires in Lanarkshire

Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire?

Guide prices for fire door signage surveys in Lanarkshire are typically £8–£25 per sign, ex VAT.

Fire Door Signage by town in Lanarkshire

Fire Door Signage in Lanarkshire: 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.

Which fire safety law applies in Lanarkshire?

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 Lanarkshire?

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.

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Fire Door Signage in Lanarkshire

Correct mandatory signs on every fire door: keep shut, keep locked and automatic door signs.