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Discover how Rapid Access products have been specified and installed in some of the UK's most prestigious buildings. From luxury residential to major infrastructure, our access solutions deliver performance where it matters most.

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Our access panels, riser doors, loft hatches, and meter overboxes are specified by architects, fire engineers, and building services consultants on some of the most demanding projects in the UK. Each case study demonstrates how our products meet the specific fire, acoustic, thermal, and aesthetic requirements of real buildings — from 95-floor skyscrapers to Grade II* heritage restorations, from ultra-luxury hotels to critical national infrastructure.

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Featured Projects

Buildings That Demand the Best

Explore our portfolio of landmark projects across the UK.

The Shard, London — Rapid Access case study

The Shard

FlipFix access panels with the fast-fitting clamp system — secure, discreet utility access throughout the UK's tallest building.

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London Square Nine Elms — Rapid Access case study

London Square Nine Elms

Multi-performance fire-rated riser doors (acoustic, smoke, airtight) in a high-rise residential development.

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The Municipal Hotel, Liverpool — Rapid Access case study

The Municipal Hotel

Ceramic tile access panels specified for luxury bathroom finishes in a Grade II* listed hotel conversion.

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Battersea Power Station — Rapid Access case study

Battersea Power Station

Plaster-in and dual access panels for a Grade II* listed heritage regeneration — discreet servicing across mixed-use spaces.

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One Hyde Park, London — Rapid Access case study

One Hyde Park

Concealed plaster-in access panels preserving ultra-luxury interior finishes across premium Knightsbridge apartments.

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The Peninsula Hotel, London — Rapid Access case study

The Peninsula

Concealed plaster-in access panels for a five-star Belgravia hotel fit-out — flush access across guest rooms and public spaces.

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Heathrow Airport — Rapid Access case study

Heathrow Airport

Flush-lock access panels with spring-loaded locking across Heathrow terminals — secure, discreet maintenance in a high-security transport hub.

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Natural History Museum, London — Rapid Access case study

Natural History Museum

Fire-rated riser doors with 3-way locking and Fire Door Keep Lock Shut signage protecting a heritage museum's priceless collections.

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Why Specify Rapid Access

Trusted on the UK's
Most Demanding Projects

The capabilities behind every successful project, from fire compartmentation to bespoke manufacturing.

Fire Compartmentation

Access panels and riser doors rated up to 120 minutes, independently tested. Maintaining fire compartmentation in corridors, risers, stairwells, and service zones across every building type.

Acoustic Separation

Panels independently tested up to 48dB for sound insulation between dwellings, hotel rooms, and plant areas. Supporting Part E, BB93, and commercial acoustic requirements.

Bespoke Manufacturing

Non-standard sizes, unusual finishes, and project-specific requirements manufactured in 3-5 working days. Every case study features products tailored to each building's unique demands.

Heritage Integration

Discreet, architecturally sensitive access solutions for listed buildings and heritage projects. Plasterboard and tile-faced finishes that disappear into existing fabric.

Full Documentation

Fire test reports, acoustic test reports, datasheets, NBS specifications, BIM objects, and installation guidance. Complete packs for Building Control and project sign-off.

Schedule Management

Large schedules with multiple specifications, quantities, and delivery phases managed by our team. Phased call-offs coordinated to match your construction programme.

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Quality You Can Trust

Independently tested to the highest industry standards for fire safety, quality management, and construction.

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Approved Supplier
NBS Source
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