HMO fire doors across Cambridgeshire

In short: An HMO fire door is a certified door set, usually rated FD30S, that holds back fire and smoke for about 30 minutes when closed. We carry this out across Cambridgeshire, priced against the HMO rules for England and the council’s own standards.

Nation: England
Pricing region: East of England
Postcode areas: CB, PE, SG
Main towns: Peterborough, Cambridge, Wisbech, Saint Neots, Huntingdon

What do fire doors in Cambridgeshire involve?

Signage where required
Correct gaps, hinges and ironmongery
Certified FD30S door sets or door leaves
Intumescent strips and smoke seals
Thumb-turn locks on bedroom doors
Survey of which doors need upgrading

Which rules apply in Cambridgeshire?

Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
Licences last up to 5 years and carry conditions on gas and electrical safety, alarms, room sizes and waste.
The Fire Safety Order 2005 applies to the common parts of HMOs, enforced by the fire and rescue authority.
Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.

Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.

How much do fire doors cost in Cambridgeshire?

Regional adjustment for East of England. Planning budgets: see our prices page.
Item	UK typical	Local guide	Per
FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted	£300 – £600	£320 – £640	door
New FD30S fire doorset with frame, fitted	£600 – £1,300	£640 – £1,400	door

Typical time on site: 1–3 working days. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.

Fire doors by town in Cambridgeshire

Questions about fire doors in Cambridgeshire

Can I just add strips to an old door?

Only if the door itself is capable of the rating, which most standard internal doors are not. A certified door set is usually the reliable route.

Do bedroom doors need closers?

Doors onto the escape route are usually expected to self-close. The fire risk assessment sets which doors.

Do you carry out fire doors across Cambridgeshire?

Yes, across the whole of Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge, Wisbech.

Who licenses HMOs in Cambridgeshire?

HMOs in Cambridgeshire are licensed by the local council for the address. Where an area has several councils, each runs its own licensing and planning policies.

Fire doors across Cambridgeshire

What do fire doors in Cambridgeshire involve?

Which rules apply in Cambridgeshire?

How much do fire doors cost in Cambridgeshire?

Fire doors by town in Cambridgeshire

Questions about fire doors in Cambridgeshire

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