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 Perth and Kinross, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PH, KY, FK, DD
- Main towns
- Perth
What do fire doors in Perth and Kinross involve?
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Installation record and photos
- Signage where required
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Which rules apply in Perth and Kinross?
- 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 Perth and Kinross?
| 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 Perth and Kinross
Questions about fire doors in Perth and Kinross
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 Perth and Kinross?
Yes, across the whole of Perth and Kinross, including Perth.
Who licenses HMOs in Perth and Kinross?
Perth and Kinross council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Perth and Kinross
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Perth and Kinross
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Perth and Kinross
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Perth and Kinross
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Perth and Kinross
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Perth and Kinross
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Perth and Kinross
- Communal kitchen refits in Perth and Kinross
- Layout changes and room reconfiguration in Perth and Kinross