October 3, 20214 yr comment_21866 Hi all, I need to some clarification around fire doors. I’ve just bought a three storey house in Scotland which was built in 2004. The property has fire doors fitted to all the rooms. I want to update the property inside, paint / new kitchen etc, so this won’t require any planning permission. Assuming I accept the risks involved can I replace these doors, or do they have to stay as they are? Thanks in advance, Dan Report
October 8, 20214 yr comment_21915 If you take the risk, one consequence could be a problem if you decide to sell the house. Another consequence could be a problem if there's a fire. Report
October 8, 20214 yr comment_21920 If the appearance of the doors is the issue there are loads of compliant decorative timber and composite fire doors you can install - you aren't limited to a bland & plain leaf - so you could change the doors and remain compliant (although strictly speaking the frame must be certified with the door for full reliability as fire doors are usually tested as doorsets with a particular frame) Report
October 10, 20214 yr comment_21934 The certification for the new fire door leaf will state the specification requirements for the timber door frame. Report
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