Scotland
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices throughout Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs down.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices: A fire door hold-open device keeps a fire door open in normal use and releases it to close automatically when the fire alarm activates. Free-swing closers let the door move freely like an ordinary door, then close it on alarm.
- Area
- Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, DD
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
How does it work in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
Assess
We check the door, closer and alarm system to choose the right device.
Install
Devices are fitted and set so the door closes and latches on release.
Test
Release is tested with the alarm, or the alarm sounder where acoustic.
Record
Device details and test results are added to your records.
Fire door law for Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire buildings
Fire doors in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire sit under Scotland's own regime, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, rather than the English regulation 10 schedule; many factors still run quarterly checks as good practice.
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and 2006 regulations: workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises
- Private blocks: common parts largely outside the Act; title deeds and Scottish Government guidance apply
- Scottish building standards for new and altered doors
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
How much does it cost in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
Typical Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire prices: £280–£650 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £280.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire: questions
Is it legal to wedge a fire door open?
Wedging a fire door open defeats it, because it cannot close in a fire, and it can breach fire safety law. If a door needs to stay open, use a device that releases it automatically when the alarm activates.
Do acoustic hold-open devices work with any alarm?
They listen for the alarm sounder, so the sounder must be loud enough at the door. We check the sound level and the alarm type before recommending one.
Which fire safety law applies in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
In Scotland, fire safety duties for workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, with new work designed to the Scottish building standards.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire?
It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.