Scotland
Fire Exit Door Checks in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
We provide fire exit door checks across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, with the same report format and pricing as everywhere else we work.
Fire Exit Door Checks: A fire exit door check confirms that every final exit door opens easily in the direction of escape without a key, that its panic or emergency hardware works, and that the route beyond it is clear and signed.
- 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 every job in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire includes
- Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
- Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
- External route from the door checked for obstructions
- Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
- Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
- Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
How does it work in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
Test
Every exit is opened from inside using its hardware.
Check
Signage, route and door condition are recorded.
Repair
Faulty hardware is repaired or replaced.
Record
Results are added to your fire safety log.
What the law requires in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
In Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, fire exit door checks typically cost £20–£45 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Fire Exit Door Checks in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire: questions
How often should fire exits be checked?
Many responsible persons check them weekly as part of the fire log, with a detailed check at least annually.
Are fire exit doors fire doors?
Not always. Final exit doors to open air often are not fire-rated, but they must still open easily and be maintained.
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.