In short: An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. We carry this out across East Ayrshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KA, DG
- Main towns
- Kilmarnock
What do fire doors in East Ayrshire involve?
- Signage where required
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Installation record and photos
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in East Ayrshire?
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much do fire doors cost in East Ayrshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted | £600 – £1,300 | £570 – £1,250 | door |
Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Fire doors by town in East Ayrshire
Questions about fire doors in East Ayrshire
Do you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
Do you carry out fire doors across East Ayrshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock.
Who licenses HMOs in East Ayrshire?
East Ayrshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in East Ayrshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in East Ayrshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in East Ayrshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in East Ayrshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Ayrshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in East Ayrshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in East Ayrshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in East Ayrshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in East Ayrshire