Fire door ironmongery: our service in Cambridge
If you need fire door ironmongery in Cambridge, we can survey, supply and install, then leave you the evidence your fire risk assessor will ask for.
Buildings in and around Cambridge range from industrial units to schools and converted period houses. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Missing hinge screws and unsuitable locks are routine findings on fire door inspections everywhere; in Cambridge we replace them with hardware covered by each door's evidence. We supply ironmongery for Cambridge fire doors that matches each door's test evidence.
Signage
Most fire doors need a sign saying whether they should be kept shut, kept locked or are automatic. We fit signage appropriate to the door's use as part of the installation.
What you get:
- Lever handles, pull handles and push plates
- Intumescent pads and lock linings
- Locks and latches covered by the evidence
- Fire door signage
Rules and responsibilities in Cambridge
England's framework applies in Cambridge. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Cambridge, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Where fire door ironmongery fit in Cambridge
Landlords, managing agents, facilities teams and homeowners in Cambridge can all commission fire door ironmongery from us. The usual settings are HMOs and hotels, though single doors for schools are just as welcome.
The steps on a Cambridge installation
- Identify the door's certification and hardware schedule
- List items that need replacing
- Supply matching hardware
- Fit with correct pads and linings
- Check operation, closing and latching
- Record what was fitted
Prices for fire door ironmongery in Cambridge
As a guide, budget from £40 for minor items to £350 for a full hardware set per door, ex VAT for fire door ironmongery. The figure for your Cambridge building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Around Cambridge
Cambridge is about 48.4 km from Peterborough, and we cover both, along with nearby Newmarket and Ely. Send us your postcode and we'll confirm survey dates.
Common questions
Do you cover CB2 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Cambridge including CB2, and nearby towns such as Newmarket and Ely. The survey and written quote are free.
Can you work from an existing inspection report for my Cambridge building?
Yes. Send it over and we can often price straight from it, then confirm on site. We report back against the same door references so you can close actions off.
Are brass hinges acceptable on fire doors?
Only if they are fire tested and covered by the door's evidence. Many decorative hinges are not.
Can I fit a new lock to a fire door?
Only one that is covered by the door's test evidence, fitted with the correct intumescent protection. A larger lock body or new holes can compromise the door.