Scotland
Fire Exit Door Checks in Dundee & Angus
Across Dundee & Angus, including rural and island locations, we carry out fire exit door checks for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
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
- 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
- Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
- Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
- Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
- Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
- Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
- External route from the door checked for obstructions
How does it work in Dundee & Angus?
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.
Fire door law for Dundee & Angus buildings
Fire doors in Dundee & Angus sit under Scotland's own regime, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, rather than the English regulation 10 schedule; many factors still run quarterly checks as 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 Dundee & Angus?
In Dundee & Angus, fire exit door checks typically cost £20–£45 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in Dundee & Angus
Fire Exit Door Checks in Dundee & Angus: questions
Can a fire exit be locked?
It must be openable from inside without a key at all times the building is occupied. Security locks that need a key from inside are not acceptable on escape routes.
Do fire exit doors need panic bars?
Panic hardware to BS EN 1125 is normally used where members of the public or people unfamiliar with the building use the exit. Emergency exit devices to BS EN 179 can be suitable where users are trained staff. The fire risk assessment decides.
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.
Do you cover the area around Dundee & Angus?
Yes. As well as Dundee & Angus itself we cover nearby towns including Dundee, Arbroath and nearby towns.