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. In Shetland Islands we survey first, price each item separately and hand over the certificates and photos a council asks for.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- ZE
What do fire doors in Shetland Islands involve?
- Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
- Survey of which doors need upgrading
- Overhead or concealed self-closers
- Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
- Installation record and photos
- Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Which rules apply in Shetland Islands?
- 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 Shetland Islands?
| 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.
Questions about fire doors in Shetland Islands
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 Shetland Islands?
Yes, across the whole of Shetland Islands.
Who licenses HMOs in Shetland Islands?
Shetland Islands council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Shetland Islands
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Shetland Islands
- Escape routes, emergency lighting and fire stopping in Shetland Islands
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Shetland Islands
- Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shetland Islands
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Shetland Islands
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Shetland Islands
- Student HMO refurbishment in Shetland Islands
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shetland Islands