East of England · England
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Bedfordshire
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices throughout Bedfordshire: from Luton to Bedford, every door is inspected, photographed and logged, and remedial work is priced door by door.
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
- Bedfordshire
- Region
- East of England
- Postcode areas
- LU, MK, SG
- Towns listed
- 5
- Local authorities
- Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Included as standard across Bedfordshire
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
How does it work in Bedfordshire?
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 Bedfordshire buildings
Buildings in Bedfordshire fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
- Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties
Prices across Bedfordshire
Typical Bedfordshire prices: £280–£650 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £280.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in Bedfordshire
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Ampthill
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Bedford
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Dunstable
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Leighton Buzzard
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Luton
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Bedfordshire: questions
Can hold-open devices be used on flat entrance doors?
Generally not on flat entrance doors in residential blocks. They are mainly used on corridor and cross-corridor doors in other buildings, subject to the fire risk assessment.
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 Bedfordshire?
Bedfordshire is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Bedfordshire?
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.