Dundee & Angus · DD1

Fire Exit Door Checks in Dundee

Dundee landlords, managing agents and facilities teams can book fire exit door checks with straightforward reports and fixed prices.

In short: 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.

Town: Dundee
County / area: Dundee & Angus
Local authority: Dundee City
Postcode district: DD1
Region: Scotland
Population: Around 150,000 people
Fire safety law: Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Nearest town: Arbroath (26 km)

Fire doors in Dundee's buildings

With a large student population, Dundee has plenty of HMOs and halls, where wedged doors and disconnected closers are common problems. Where a Dundee building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What's included in Dundee?

Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
External route from the door checked for obstructions
Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building

Security	No padlocks, chains or keyed locks blocking escape.
Release	Opens easily from inside in the direction of escape.
Route	Clear external route to a place of safety.

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

Why Dundee clients choose us

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Dundee building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Dundee and Scotland.

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Dundee is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Which fire door rules apply in Dundee?

Scottish law applies in Dundee: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.

Dundee guide prices

In Dundee, fire exit door checks typically cost £20–£45 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195. Get a guide price for your Dundee building.

Dundee FAQs

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Dundee?

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.

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?

No. Dundee 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.