Scotland
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Book fire stopping works anywhere in Edinburgh & the Lothians: we schedule visits by postcode district to keep travel, and your price, 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
- 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
What every job in Edinburgh & the Lothians includes
- Gaps sealed with suitable intumescent mastic, foam or stone wool
- Frame-to-wall gaps exposed and inspected
- Photographs before and after each seal
- Service penetrations near doors sealed in compartment walls
- Penetration labels and a register where required
- Architraves refitted after sealing
How does it work in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
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.
Which fire door rules apply 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
Typical Edinburgh & the Lothians prices: £60–£180 per door frame (ex VAT), confirmed as a fixed price before work starts.
Fire Stopping Around Doors by town in Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Bathgate
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Edinburgh
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Livingston
- Fire Stopping Around Doors in Musselburgh
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians: 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 Edinburgh & the Lothians?
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 Edinburgh & the Lothians?
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.