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 Moray, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, IV, PH
- Main towns
- Elgin
What do fire doors in Moray involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Signage where required
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Moray?
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- 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.
- 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 Moray?
| 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 Moray
Questions about fire doors in Moray
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.
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 Moray?
Yes, across the whole of Moray, including Elgin.
Who licenses HMOs in Moray?
Moray council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Moray
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Moray
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Moray
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Moray
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Moray
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Moray
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Moray
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Moray
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Moray