Cambridgeshire · CB6

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Ely

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Ely, our fire door hold-open devices follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

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.

Town: Ely
County / area: Cambridgeshire
County council: Cambridgeshire
Postcode district: CB6
Region: East of England
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Newmarket (20 km)

Typical buildings in Ely

Landlords in Ely often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Ely jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What happens on site in Ely?

A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
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

Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
Closing	After release the door closes fully and latches.
Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.

Full details on our fire door hold-open devices page.

Why Ely clients choose us

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Ely, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Booked around you

Visits in Ely are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Ely and Cambridgeshire.

Fire safety law that applies in Ely

Buildings in Ely 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.

Ely guide prices

In Ely, fire door hold-open devices typically cost £280–£650 per door ex VAT, with visits from £280. Get a guide price for your Ely building.

Common questions in Ely

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Ely?

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Ely?

Ely 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.

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.