Scotland
Fire Exit Door Checks in the Highlands & Islands
Fire Exit Door Checks throughout the Highlands & Islands, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs down.
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
- Highlands & Islands
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, HS, IV, KW, PH, ZE
- Towns listed
- 2
- Local authorities
- Eilean Siar, Highland, Moray, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across the Highlands & Islands
- 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
- Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
- Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
How does it work in the Highlands & Islands?
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.
Scotland fire safety law across the Highlands & Islands
Scottish law applies in the Highlands & Islands: 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
Guide prices in the Highlands & Islands
In the Highlands & Islands, fire exit door checks typically cost £20–£45 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in the Highlands & Islands
Fire Exit Door Checks in the Highlands & Islands: 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.
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 the Highlands & Islands?
No. the Highlands & Islands 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 the Highlands & Islands?
Yes. As well as the Highlands & Islands itself we cover nearby towns including Inverness, Elgin and nearby towns.