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 North Lanarkshire, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- ML, G
- Main towns
- Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie, Motherwell, Wishaw
What do fire doors in North Lanarkshire involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Signage where required
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in North Lanarkshire?
- 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 North Lanarkshire?
| 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 North Lanarkshire
Questions about fire doors in North Lanarkshire
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 North Lanarkshire?
Yes, across the whole of North Lanarkshire, including Cumbernauld, Coatbridge, Airdrie.
Who licenses HMOs in North Lanarkshire?
North Lanarkshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in North Lanarkshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in North Lanarkshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in North Lanarkshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in North Lanarkshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in North Lanarkshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in North Lanarkshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in North Lanarkshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in North Lanarkshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in North Lanarkshire