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 Renfrewshire, priced against the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s own standards.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Main towns
- Newton Mearns, Barrhead, Giffnock
What do fire doors in East Renfrewshire involve?
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Signage where required
- Installation record and photos
Which rules apply in East Renfrewshire?
- 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 Renfrewshire?
| 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 Renfrewshire
Questions about fire doors in East Renfrewshire
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 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 Renfrewshire?
Yes, across the whole of East Renfrewshire, including Newton Mearns, Barrhead, Giffnock.
Who licenses HMOs in East Renfrewshire?
East Renfrewshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in East Renfrewshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in East Renfrewshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in East Renfrewshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in East Renfrewshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in East Renfrewshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in East Renfrewshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in East Renfrewshire
- Sound insulation in East Renfrewshire
- House to HMO conversion in East Renfrewshire