Scotland
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Fire Stopping Around Doors throughout Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs down.
Fire Stopping Around Doors: Fire stopping is the sealing of gaps and openings in fire-resisting walls and floors so fire and smoke cannot pass through. Around a fire door it mainly means the gap between the door frame and the wall, which must be sealed as well as the door itself.
- 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's included in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
- Architraves refitted after sealing
- Penetration labels and a register where required
- Photographs before and after each seal
- Frame-to-wall gaps exposed and inspected
- Service penetrations near doors sealed in compartment walls
- Gaps sealed with suitable intumescent mastic, foam or stone wool
How does it work in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
Expose
Architraves are removed where needed to see the frame gap.
Select
The sealing method is chosen to suit the gap and wall.
Seal
Gaps and penetrations are sealed and photographed.
Record
Each location is logged with photos for the building file.
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?
Typical Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire prices: £60–£180 per door frame (ex VAT), confirmed as a fixed price before work starts.
Fire Stopping Around Doors by town in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire: questions
Is expanding foam acceptable around a fire door frame?
Only a fire-rated foam with evidence for that use and gap size. Ordinary expanding foam is not suitable. BS 8214:2026 lists acceptable approaches such as suitable mastics, foams and stone wool.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Every sealed location is photographed before and after, and logged.
Which fire safety law applies in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
In Scotland, fire safety duties for workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, with new work designed to the Scottish building standards.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
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.