Scotland
Fire Exit Door Checks in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Managing buildings across Edinburgh & the Lothians? We cover fire exit door checks in Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
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
- Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across Edinburgh & the Lothians
- External route from the door checked for obstructions
- Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
- 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
- Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
How does it work in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
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 Edinburgh & the Lothians
Fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians 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
Guide prices in Edinburgh & the Lothians
In Edinburgh & the Lothians, fire exit door checks typically cost £20–£45 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Bathgate
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Edinburgh
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Livingston
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Musselburgh
Fire Exit Door Checks in Edinburgh & the Lothians: questions
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.
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.
Does regulation 10 apply in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
No. Edinburgh & the Lothians 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 Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Yes. As well as Edinburgh & the Lothians itself we cover nearby towns including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.