Cambridgeshire · CB6

Fire Exit Door Checks in Ely

We provide fire exit door checks for buildings in Ely and the CB6 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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.

Town: Ely
County / area: Cambridgeshire
County council: Cambridgeshire
Postcode district: CB6
Region: East of England
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Newmarket (20 km)

Typical buildings in Ely

Village schools, community buildings and small care homes around Ely are typical of local fire door work. We can work early, late or at weekends in Ely where residents, pupils or patients make daytime access difficult.

What happens on site in Ely?

Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
External route from the door checked for obstructions
Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release

Security	No padlocks, chains or keyed locks blocking escape.
Release	Opens easily from inside in the direction of escape.
Hardware	Panic (BS EN 1125) or emergency (BS EN 179) devices as suited to the users.

Full details on our fire exit door checks page.

Why book with us in Ely?

One contact

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

Same report everywhere

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

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Ely building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Fire door law for Ely buildings

Buildings in Ely fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.

How much do fire exit door checks cost in Ely?

Typical Ely prices: £20–£45 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195. Get a guide price for your Ely building.

Ely FAQs

Do you cover the area around Ely?

Yes. As well as Ely itself we cover nearby towns including Newmarket, March and Cambridge.

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.

Can a fire exit be locked?

It must be openable from inside without a key at all times the building is occupied. Security locks that need a key from inside are not acceptable on escape routes.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Ely?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Ely is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.