Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Lerwick

Quick answer

Keeping fire shutters in Lerwick (ZE1) in working order is a legal duty for whoever controls the premises. We make it straightforward with scheduled servicing, drop testing and clear paperwork.

Town: Lerwick
Postcode district: ZE1
Area: Highlands and Islands
Guide price: £125 – £265

How we look after doors in Lerwick

Alarm interface. We coordinate with your fire alarm engineer so the release signal and the shutter are proven together.
Closure test. Each shutter released as the alarm would and its descent timed and checked.
Remedials. Faults explained on the day and quoted before any chargeable repair.
Mechanical checks. Curtain, barrel, guides, bottom rail and seals inspected for damage and wear.
Written records. Clear records of what was tested, the result and any actions, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Jobs we can carry out

Testing service-yard fire shutters out of hours so the closure test does not block a busy delivery route.
Freeing and adjusting a seized governor on a servery fire shutter that does not close fully on test.
Producing a fire shutter schedule and condition report ahead of a fire risk assessment review.

Fire safety duties for shutters in Lerwick

In Scotland, fire shutters are part of the fire precautions the dutyholder must keep maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006: in efficient working order and in good repair. Testing at suitable intervals and keeping the results is expected good practice and supports your fire risk assessment. Enforcement in Lerwick is by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Access, phasing and timing

Testing and repairs can mean closing an opening, so we agree timing and access with you before the visit, including early, late or weekend slots where the site needs them.

Guide prices for fire shutter servicing and drop tests

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Fire shutter service with drop test, per shutter	£125 – £265
Repair visit (attendance and first hour)	£145 – £195

Guide prices excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. The visit price is agreed before we attend, and any repair is quoted before we carry it out.

Guide prices apply to mainland UK sites. For Lerwick, travel and access costs are added and shown in your written quote.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests in Lerwick: your questions

How often should fire shutters in Lerwick be tested?

Follow the manufacturer and your fire risk assessment. A full service with closure test at least annually is common practice, with six-monthly visits on busy sites or shutters used daily.

What happens if a fire shutter in Lerwick fails its test?

We tell you on the day, explain the cause and the risk, and quote any repair. Your fire risk assessor should know about a shutter that is out of service until it is fixed.

Can you service fire shutters at our Lerwick site that we didn't buy from you?

Yes. We service most makes across the Highlands and Islands. On the first visit we record each shutter's details and condition so future services and any repairs are straightforward.

Fire shutter servicing and drop tests: other towns we cover

We take on work in Lerwick (ZE1) by arrangement; timing depends on travel and access, and any extra costs are set out in your quote before you commit.

Other services in Lerwick

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