Our fire-rated roller shutters service in Musselburgh
Whether your property is in the centre of Musselburgh or on its edges, it is included in our Edinburgh & the Lothians coverage. Neighbouring towns we cover include Dalkeith (3 miles away), Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy.
Musselburgh is roughly 6 miles east of Edinburgh.
We work with your fire alarm contractor in Musselburgh so the shutter closes on the right signal and the interface is tested at handover.
If a fire shutter at your premises in Musselburgh has not been drop-tested in the last year, a service visit can check it, record the result and tell you what it needs.
Options for fire-rated roller shutters in Musselburgh
Options we specify for properties in Musselburgh:
- RatingIntegrity ratings typically from 60 up to 240 minutes, depending on the tested product; smoke-rated versions only where tested to BS EN 1634-3.
- TypeFull-height shutters, or fire-rated counter shutters for hatches.
- ReleaseFusible link, local heat detector or fire alarm interface, as the fire strategy specifies, with fail-safe closing.
Guide prices for fire-rated roller shutters in Musselburgh
| Fire-rated roller shutters | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Fire shutter around 3,000 × 3,000 mm | £3,495 – £7,995 | £4,195 – £9,595 |
| Fire-rated counter shutter | £1,495 – £2,995 | £1,795 – £3,595 |
| Fire shutter service including drop test, per shutter | £125 – £245 | £150 – £295 |
Guide prices, supplied and fitted unless stated. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Musselburgh; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Musselburgh
In Musselburgh, as elsewhere in Scotland, planning questions go to your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- Approvals: Where a fire shutter forms part of building work, such as a new or altered opening in a compartment wall, a building warrant from the council's building standards service is normally needed before work starts.
- Alarm link: Linking a shutter to the fire alarm is coordinated with your alarm contractor so the shutter closes on the right signal; shutters across escape routes are normally released by local heat detection.
- Your duties: In Scotland, the duty holder under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 must keep fire safety measures maintained.
- Certification: We supply the manufacturer's test or certification evidence for the product we quote. We do not claim a rating on our own behalf.
What happens next
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Fire-rated roller shutters in Musselburgh: questions
What does a fire rating mean?
It is the time the tested shutter held back fire in a standard furnace test. The rating applies to the tested product installed as its manufacturer specifies.
Will a fire shutter close in a power cut?
Fire shutters are designed to fail safe, closing under gravity at a controlled speed when the release is triggered or power is lost, depending on the system.
How much do fire-rated roller shutters cost in Musselburgh?
The guide prices above apply in Musselburgh. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Do I need permission for fire-rated roller shutters in Musselburgh?
Possibly. A fire shutter must suit the building's fire strategy, and fire shutters forming part of building work need building control approval (a building warrant in Scotland). We recommend checking with your council first.