Stairwell fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians: how we work
We supply and fit stairwell fire doors across Edinburgh & the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh. Every job starts with a free measure survey and ends with a handover pack listing each certified doorset fitted.
Regulations for stairwell fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Scotland has its own system: new and replacement fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians are designed to the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and the Technical Handbooks (Section 2, Fire). For non-domestic premises, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 place duties on whoever controls the building.
What do stairwell fire doors cost in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Our guide for stairwell fire doors is £850–£1,400 per single doorset fitted, ex VAT. Quotes for Edinburgh & the Lothians are fixed once we've measured, and include removing and disposing of old doors where they're being replaced.
Each quote covers the certified doorset, standard ironmongery, fitting, removal of the old door and a handover record; anything outside that scope is shown as a separate line before you accept.
Where stairwell fire doors are needed
Edinburgh's tenements and conversions, student housing and offices drive demand, with Livingston and the Lothian towns adding newer estates.
- Stair cores in flats and offices
- Escape corridors
- Lift lobbies
- Basement and plant stairs
Doorset specification
| 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
Four steps to compliant doors
- Send your postcode, door count and any fire risk assessment notes
- We survey and measure each opening for free
- You get a fixed, itemised quote with certificate references
- We fit, test operation and hand over the paperwork
Stairwell fire doors in Edinburgh & the Lothians: questions
Can you work around tenants or staff?
Yes. We phase work in occupied buildings and keep escape routes available. Each door is planned to be removed and replaced the same day; if that isn't possible, the opening is made secure and we tell you in advance.
Do you cover the whole of Edinburgh & the Lothians?
Yes. We survey, supply and fit stairwell fire doors across Edinburgh & the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.
Will I get certificates for the doors fitted?
Every doorset is listed in your handover pack with the manufacturer's certificate reference, plus an installation record and photos.
Do stairwell doors need smoke seals?
Usually yes. Doors onto protected stairs are typically FD30S or FD60S.
Towns in Edinburgh & the Lothians we cover for stairwell fire doors
Stairwell & Escape Route Doors in neighbouring areas
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