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. In East Dunbartonshire we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Main towns
- Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Milngavie
What do fire doors in East Dunbartonshire involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
Which rules apply in East Dunbartonshire?
- 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 Dunbartonshire?
| 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 Dunbartonshire
Questions about fire doors in East Dunbartonshire
What is an FD30S door?
A fire door tested to resist fire for about 30 minutes, with smoke seals (the S). It needs the right frame and fitting to work.
Can I just add strips to an old door?
Only if the door itself is capable of the rating, which most standard internal doors are not. A certified door set is usually the reliable route.
Do you carry out fire doors across East Dunbartonshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Dunbartonshire, including Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch.
Who licenses HMOs in East Dunbartonshire?
East Dunbartonshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in East Dunbartonshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in East Dunbartonshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in East Dunbartonshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in East Dunbartonshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Dunbartonshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in East Dunbartonshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in East Dunbartonshire
- Full HMO refurbishment in East Dunbartonshire
- EPC and energy upgrades in East Dunbartonshire