Steel personnel and fire exit doors in Forres

Quick answer

Each steel door project in Forres starts with a free survey of the opening, escape route and security needs, followed by a written fixed price before any work starts on site.

Town: Forres
Postcode district: IV36
Area: Highlands and Islands
Survey: By arrangement

Options that matter on site

Galvanised steel. Leaves made from two zinc-coated steel skins, finished in a hard-wearing powder coat.
Emergency devices. Lever or push-pad devices to BS EN 179 for exits used by trained staff.
Outside access. Key or code access from outside while the exit stays free from inside.
Panic hardware. Push bars to BS EN 1125 where the public or unfamiliar people may use the exit.
Complete doorsets. Frame, leaf, hinges and hardware supplied as one set.

Examples of work we can quote for

Supplying 60-minute fire-resisting steel doorsets for the compartment walls set out in a building's fire strategy.
Changing worn panic bars on fire exits and adjusting the overhead closers so each door latches properly.
Installing a leaf-and-a-half steel doorset so equipment can pass through a plant room door when needed.

Which workplace rules apply to these doors?

For premises in Forres, the Workplace Regulations 1992 set the basics: doors suitably constructed, swing doors giving a clear view through when closed, and maintenance under regulation 5. Under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, an emergency exit door must open easily in the direction of travel and must not be locked or fastened so it cannot be opened immediately in an emergency.

Keeping your site running during the work

If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.

Guide prices for steel personnel and fire exit doors

Steel personnel and fire exit doors guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Steel personnel door, single	£845 – £1,795
Steel fire exit door with panic hardware	£1,095 – £2,395
Strip-out and disposal on replacement	£345 – £1,195 per door

Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.

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

Your questions about steel personnel and fire exit doors

Can our Forres fire exit be locked from outside?

Yes. It can be secure from outside, with a key or code device or no external hardware, as long as it always opens from inside using the exit hardware. Never lock or chain a fire exit while people are in the building.

Which fire exit hardware do we need at our Forres site?

If members of the public or people unfamiliar with the exit may use it, panic hardware to BS EN 1125 is normally required. Exits used only by trained staff who know the door can use emergency devices to BS EN 179. If in doubt, choose BS EN 1125.

Can a steel door at our Forres unit be security rated?

Yes. Where an insurer asks for a formal rating, we supply steel doorsets certified to LPS 1175 and install them to the certified specification. Let us know the rating required so we can quote the right product.

Steel personnel and fire exit doors: other towns we cover

Forres (IV36) is covered by arrangement. Travel and access costs for island and remote sites are added and shown in your written quote.

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