Scotland
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire
Managing buildings across Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire? We cover fire door seal replacements in Stirling, Falkirk, Alloa and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement: Intumescent seals are strips set into the edge of a fire door or its frame that expand when heated to close the gap around the door. Smoke seals, usually brush or fin seals, block cold smoke before the intumescent reacts. Both are part of the door's tested performance.
- Area
- Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- EH, FK, G
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Stirling
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What every job in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire includes
- Survey of the seal type, size and position for each door
- Old seals removed cleanly from the groove
- Intumescent-only or combined intumescent and smoke seals as required
- Gap readings checked so new seals can work
- Seals on hanging, closing and head edges, and meeting stiles on pairs
- Threshold or drop-down seals where smoke control is required
How does it work in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire?
Identify
We confirm the seal type and size the door needs.
Remove
Old or damaged seals are removed and grooves cleaned.
Fit
New seals are fitted in continuous lengths, mitred at the head.
Check
The door is closed and checked for binding or gaps.
Which fire door rules apply in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire?
Scottish law applies in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire: 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 Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire
In Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire, fire door seal replacements typically cost £45–£110 per door ex VAT, with visits from £145.
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement by town in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Alloa
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Falkirk
- Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Stirling
Intumescent & Smoke Seal Replacement in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire: questions
Can intumescent strips be painted?
Brush and fin smoke seals should never be painted, because paint stops them working. Some intumescent strips tolerate a light coat, but the safest rule is to mask all seals before decorating and replace any that have been painted.
Can I just stick new seals over the old ones?
No. Seals should be fitted into the groove after the old seal is removed, in the size and type the door was tested with.
Does regulation 10 apply in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire?
No. Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire 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.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Stirling, Falkirk & Clackmannanshire?
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.