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. Across Highland, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- IV, PH, KW, PA
- Main towns
- Inverness, Fort William
What do fire doors in Highland involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Installation record and photos
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in Highland?
- 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 Highland?
| 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 Highland
Questions about fire doors in Highland
Do bedroom doors need closers?
Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.
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 Highland?
Yes, across the whole of Highland, including Inverness, Fort William.
Who licenses HMOs in Highland?
Highland council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Highland
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Highland
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Highland
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Highland
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Highland
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Highland
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Highland
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Highland
- Ensuite installation in Highland