D&G College - Fire Door Remediation

D&G College - Stranraer Campus - Fire Door Remediation & Replacement Programme

Work Type

Fire Door Surveys, Remediation & Replacement

Value

~ £110,000.00

Duration

3 Months

Overview

Adman Int was appointed by Dumfries & Galloway College to deliver a programme of fire door remediation and replacement works across its further education estate. The project followed a survey-led approach, with Adman Int initially carrying out comprehensive fire door surveys to assess compliance, identify defects and inform remedial requirements.

Following completion of the surveys, Adman Int was subsequently awarded the tender to deliver the remedial and replacement works, providing continuity from inspection through to compliant delivery.

Scope of Works

The project comprised fire door surveys followed by targeted remedial and replacement works across occupied college buildings.

The scope included:

Fire door surveys to 128 doors, establishing condition, compliance and priority defects
Remedial works to 65 existing fire doors, addressing identified non-compliances
Firestopping works behind architraves to 53 doors, reinstating compartment integrity where disturbed or deficient
Replacement of 6 fire doors, where remediation was not technically viable
Recording, photographic evidence and documentation to support audit and compliance

All works were delivered in accordance with manufacturer guidance, tested systems and current fire safety standards.

Key Challenges

The project was delivered within a live further education environment, presenting a number of operational challenges, including:

Working within occupied teaching and circulation areas
Maintaining safe and compliant escape routes at all times
Coordinating surveys and works around college timetables
Managing access discreetly to minimise disruption to staff and students
Sequencing remediation and replacement works efficiently

Our Approach

Adman Int adopted a structured, evidence-led delivery approach, beginning with detailed fire door surveys to establish a clear and auditable baseline of compliance.

Survey findings were categorised and prioritised to inform a targeted remediation strategy, allowing works to focus on life-safety critical defects while minimising unnecessary replacements. This approach supported value for money and effective programme delivery.

All remedial and replacement works were carried out by trained, in-house operatives under competent supervision. Firestopping behind architraves was completed using tested systems to ensure the integrity of fire-resisting construction was reinstated. Robust quality assurance processes were applied throughout, supported by photographic records and digital documentation.

Outcome

The programme was successfully delivered, achieving compliant fire door remediation and replacement across the college estate.

The survey-led approach enabled Dumfries & Galloway College to:

Establish a clear baseline of fire door compliance
Address priority defects efficiently and proportionately
Improve compartment integrity through targeted firestopping works
Retain clear, auditable records to support ongoing compliance

This project demonstrates Adman Int’s ability to deliver end-to-end fire door programmes within live education environments, from initial survey through to compliant remedial and replacement works.