Fire exit doors: our service in Cheshunt
From the EN8 postcode district outwards, we take on fire exit doors across Cheshunt for homes, blocks and workplaces.
In and around Cheshunt, fire door work covers everything from light industrial buildings to houses with integral garages. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
Exit doors in Cheshunt can be fitted with outside access and alarm options that never stop people getting out. Shops, warehouses and schools in Cheshunt each need exit hardware matched to who will use the door in an emergency.
Panic bars or emergency hardware?
Panic hardware to BS EN 1125, such as push bars, is designed for places where members of the public may be present and may not know the building. Emergency exit hardware to BS EN 179, such as push pads or levers, is for areas used by trained staff who know how the exit works. The right choice depends on who will be using the door in an emergency.
As standard, the work covers:
- Assessment of whether fire resistance is required
- BS EN 1125 panic hardware or BS EN 179 emergency hardware
- Commissioning and handover
- Weather and threshold detailing
Fire door law for Cheshunt properties
The rules that apply to fire doors in Cheshunt are England's. The responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 must keep fire doors in non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats in working order; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that this includes flat entrance doors onto common parts.
Where a Cheshunt block is above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the 2022 regulations means communal doors are checked every three months and flat entrance doors annually on a best-endeavours basis. Replacement doors must also satisfy the Building Regulations, with Approved Document B as the guidance most building control bodies work from.
Who needs fire exit doors in Cheshunt?
From hospitality venues to warehouses, the requirement for fire exit doors in Cheshunt comes from the fire strategy or risk assessment for the building. We work from that document, or help you interpret your inspection report, before quoting.
How a Cheshunt job runs
- Check the fire strategy and who uses the exit
- Select door type, rating and exit hardware
- Order doorset and hardware set
- Remove the existing door and prepare the opening
- Install, seal and weather the doorset
- Test exit operation, closers and security features
Budgeting for fire exit doors in Cheshunt
As a guide, budget £1,100–£2,600 per exit doorset with hardware, supplied and fitted, ex VAT for fire exit doors. The figure for your Cheshunt 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 Cheshunt
We also cover towns near Cheshunt, including Waltham Abbey (2.3 km away), Enfield Town and Hoddesdon. If your building is in EN8 or a neighbouring district, the service and pricing are the same.
Questions from Cheshunt
Do you cover EN8 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Cheshunt including EN8, and nearby towns such as Waltham Abbey and Enfield Town. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
Can a fire exit door be locked?
It can be secured against entry from outside, but it must open from inside without a key whenever the building is occupied. Panic and emergency exit hardware are designed for exactly this.
Which is better, a push bar or a push pad?
Push bars (panic hardware) suit public areas; push pads and levers (emergency exit hardware) suit areas used by trained staff. The choice depends on who will use the door in an emergency.