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 Renfrewshire, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PA
- Main towns
- Paisley, Renfrew, Johnstone, Erskine
What do fire doors in Renfrewshire involve?
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Installation record and photos
- Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
Which rules apply in 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.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
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 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 Renfrewshire
Questions about fire doors in 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 you record what was fitted?
Yes. You get a schedule of doors with photos and product details for your records and the council.
Do you carry out fire doors across Renfrewshire?
Yes, across the whole of Renfrewshire, including Paisley, Renfrew, Johnstone.
Who licenses HMOs in Renfrewshire?
Renfrewshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Renfrewshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Renfrewshire
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Renfrewshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Renfrewshire
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Renfrewshire
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Renfrewshire
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Renfrewshire
- Extensions for extra rooms in Renfrewshire
- Commercial and above-shop to HMO in Renfrewshire