Scotland
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Glasgow
Fire Stopping Around Doors throughout Glasgow, 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
- Glasgow
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Glasgow City
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across Glasgow
- Service penetrations near doors sealed in compartment walls
- Gaps sealed with suitable intumescent mastic, foam or stone wool
- Architraves refitted after sealing
- Photographs before and after each seal
- Frame-to-wall gaps exposed and inspected
- Penetration labels and a register where required
How does it work in Glasgow?
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 Glasgow?
Glasgow 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
Guide prices in Glasgow
In Glasgow, fire stopping works typically cost £60–£180 per door frame ex VAT, depending on the building and specification.
Fire Stopping Around Doors by town in Glasgow
Fire Stopping Around Doors in Glasgow: questions
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.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Every sealed location is photographed before and after, and logged.
Does regulation 10 apply in Glasgow?
No. Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
Yes. As well as Glasgow itself we cover nearby towns including Glasgow, nearby towns and surrounding villages.