Scotland
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Ayrshire
Managing buildings across Ayrshire? We cover fire stopping works in Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
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
- Ayrshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KA, PA
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What every job in Ayrshire includes
- Gaps sealed with suitable intumescent mastic, foam or stone wool
- Photographs before and after each seal
- Architraves refitted after sealing
- Frame-to-wall gaps exposed and inspected
- Service penetrations near doors sealed in compartment walls
- Penetration labels and a register where required
How does it work in Ayrshire?
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 Ayrshire
Fire doors in Ayrshire 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 Ayrshire?
Guide prices for fire stopping works in Ayrshire are typically £60–£180 per door frame, ex VAT.
Fire Stopping Around Doors by town in Ayrshire
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Ayr
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Irvine
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Kilmarnock
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Ayrshire: questions
Do you need to remove architraves?
Often, yes. The frame gap is usually hidden behind the architrave, so we remove and refit it to inspect and seal properly.
Can you fire stop a whole building?
This service covers fire stopping around doors and nearby penetrations. Wider compartmentation surveys need a specialist survey, which we can arrange.
Does regulation 10 apply in Ayrshire?
No. Ayrshire 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 Ayrshire?
Yes. As well as Ayrshire itself we cover nearby towns including Kilmarnock, Ayr and Irvine.