Northern Ireland
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in County Antrim
Book fire door hold-open devices anywhere in County Antrim: we schedule visits by postcode district to keep travel, and your price, 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
- County Antrim
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 6
- Local authorities
- Antrim, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Larne and others
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Included as standard across County Antrim
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
- 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 County Antrim?
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.
What the law requires in County Antrim
For buildings in County Antrim, the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 set the maintenance duty; the English regulation 10 schedule does not apply.
- Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
- Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Regular documented checks support the fire risk assessment
How much does it cost in County Antrim?
Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in County Antrim start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in County Antrim
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Ballymena
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Belfast
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Carrickfergus
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Castlereagh
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Lisburn
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Newtownabbey
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in County Antrim: questions
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.
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.
Does regulation 10 apply in County Antrim?
No. County Antrim is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 apply.
Do you work in occupied buildings in County Antrim?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in County Antrim can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.