Two residential towers in Leith have undergone recent fire safety improvements.

Residents of Citadel Court have welcomed a range of brand new, high-performance timber fire doors.

The CCG doors have been installed to help improve fire safety and security for 135 properties as part of the City of Edinburgh Council's extensive planned maintenance and renewals programme.

CCG's planned maintenance contractor, CCG Asset Management has been operational in the capital for a number of years with over 1500 properties benefitting from their capabilities in renewing bathrooms, kitchens, windows and doors, amongst other services.


Stephen Riley, CCG Asset Management Manager, said: "Improving fire safety for residents in flatted developments, particularly multi-storey, is a priority for local authorities across the country. Our timber fire door has a performance rating in excess of the 60-minute industry standard thanks to its make-up, as well as ancillary measures.

"It's a common misconception to believe timber is not better than a composite door because it is combustible; in fact, because of its properties, it is inherently protective and this, alongside the robustness of security measures, can give residents peace of mind in terms of quality, fire rating and security.

"We were delighted to be working again with the City of Edinburgh Council and look forward to the opportunity of working again in the near future."

(CM/JG)