Need clarification around firedoors.

[Dan E]

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

[Neil ashdown]

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.

[AnthonyB]

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)

[Neil ashdown]

The certification for the new fire door leaf will state the specification requirements for the timber door frame.