Stairwell fire doors in Oban: how we work
Looking for stairwell fire doors in Oban? Our supply and fit service covers PA34 and the surrounding area, including Helensburgh and Greenock. We quote complete doorsets — leaf, frame, seals, hinges and closer — because that is what the fire certification actually covers.
Whether your building is in central Oban or on its edges towards Helensburgh, survey and fitting dates are arranged around your access needs, with occupied buildings worked in planned phases.
What the law says in Oban
In Oban the building standards come from the Scottish Technical Handbooks rather than Approved Document B, and existing non-domestic premises fall under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005. We specify doorsets against the Scottish requirements and your fire risk assessment.
What do stairwell fire doors cost in Oban?
Our guide for stairwell fire doors is £850–£1,400 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Oban are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
Made-to-measure sizes for older openings, vision panels and upgraded hardware are the usual reasons a door sits towards the top of the range.
Buildings that need stairwell fire doors
Typical uses for stairwell fire doors in Oban include lift lobbies and basement and plant stairs.
Argyll and Bute is largely rural and coastal, with hotels, schools and care homes in towns such as Helensburgh and Oban.
- Lift lobbies
- Basement and plant stairs
- Escape corridors
- Stair cores in flats and offices
What's in the doorset
| Rating | FD30S typical; FD60S in some stair cores |
|---|---|
| Direction | Opening in the direction of escape where occupancy requires |
| Hardware | BS EN 1125 panic or BS EN 179 emergency exit devices where needed |
| Glazing | Insulated or integrity glass per escape route limits |
| Signage | Fire door keep shut on both faces where required |
See the full specification and options for Stairwell & Escape Route Doors
From enquiry to handover
- Request a quote online or call
- Survey: sizes, ratings, hardware and condition
- Quote with each doorset's certification
- Phased fitting and handover records
Stairwell fire doors in Oban: questions
Which rules do stairwell fire doors in Oban need to meet?
They are specified to the Scottish Building Standards Technical Handbooks and your fire risk assessment or fire strategy. We confirm the rating of each door at survey.
How quickly can you survey in Oban?
We arrange surveys around your access needs and, where possible, combine Oban visits with other work in Argyll & Bute. Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire.
Do you cover Oban?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors throughout Oban and the rest of Argyll & Bute, including PA34 and nearby Helensburgh.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Also covering towns near Oban
- Helensburgh (40 miles)
- Greenock (42 miles)
- Vale of Leven (46 miles)
- Clydebank (54 miles)
- Bearsden (56 miles)
- Renfrew (56 miles)
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