Cambridgeshire · CB2

Fire Exit Door Checks in Cambridge

Looking for a fire exit door check in Cambridge? We inspect, repair and replace fire doors across Cambridge and surrounding parts of Cambridgeshire, with a door-by-door report and every remedial item priced separately.

A fire exit door check confirms that every final exit door opens easily in the direction of escape without a key, that its panic or emergency hardware works, and that the route beyond it is clear and signed. We use the same method for buildings in Cambridge.

Town: Cambridge
County / area: Cambridgeshire
County council: Cambridgeshire
Postcode district: CB2
Region: East of England
Population: Around 150,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Newmarket (20 km)

Typical buildings in Cambridge

Student accommodation and HMOs are a big part of the building stock in Cambridge, and bedroom door closers and seals in shared housing take heavy wear every term. Cambridge jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What's included in Cambridge?

External route from the door checked for obstructions
Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge

Security	No padlocks, chains or keyed locks blocking escape.
Hardware	Panic (BS EN 1125) or emergency (BS EN 179) devices as suited to the users.
Route	Clear external route to a place of safety.

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

Why Cambridge clients choose us

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Cambridge or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Booked around you

Visits in Cambridge are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.

Fire safety law that applies in Cambridge

Cambridge is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

What will it cost in Cambridge?

In Cambridge, fire exit door checks typically cost £20–£45 per door ex VAT, with visits from £195. Get a guide price for your Cambridge building.

Common questions in Cambridge

Do you work in occupied buildings in Cambridge?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Cambridge can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

Are fire exit doors fire doors?

Not always. Final exit doors to open air often are not fire-rated, but they must still open easily and be maintained.

How often should fire exits be checked?

Many responsible persons check them weekly as part of the fire log, with a detailed check at least annually.

Which fire safety law applies in Cambridge?

Cambridge is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.