Scotland
Fire Door Signage in the Scottish Borders
Across the Scottish Borders, 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
- 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?
- Survey of every fire door's use and the sign it needs
- Fire door keep shut signs on self-closing doors
- Photoluminescent signs where the fire strategy requires
- Removal of incorrect or duplicated signs
- Fire door keep locked shut signs on cupboards and risers
- Automatic fire door keep clear signs on hold-open doors
How does it work in the Scottish Borders?
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 the Scottish Borders
Scottish law applies in the Scottish Borders: 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 the Scottish Borders?
In the Scottish Borders, fire door signage surveys typically cost £8–£25 per sign ex VAT, depending on the building and specification.
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 Signage in the Scottish Borders: 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 the Scottish Borders?
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 the Scottish Borders?
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.