County Antrim · BT37

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Newtownabbey

Newtownabbey landlords, managing agents and facilities teams can book fire door hold-open devices with straightforward reports and fixed prices.

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. We use the same method for buildings in Newtownabbey.

Town: Newtownabbey
County / area: County Antrim
Local authority: Newtownabbey
Postcode district: BT37
Region: Northern Ireland
Population: Around 64,000 people
Fire safety law: NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Nearest town: Belfast (7 km)

Fire doors in Newtownabbey's buildings

In a town the size of Newtownabbey, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. If you look after more than one building around Newtownabbey, we can schedule them on the same day.

What's included in Newtownabbey?

Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
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

Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.
Testing	Devices included in the weekly alarm test routine.

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

What to expect in Newtownabbey

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Newtownabbey or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Newtownabbey is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Booked around you

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

Fire door law for Newtownabbey buildings

For buildings in Newtownabbey, the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 set the maintenance duty; the English regulation 10 schedule does not apply.

Prices in Newtownabbey

Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in Newtownabbey start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Newtownabbey building.

Questions from Newtownabbey clients

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 you work in occupied buildings in Newtownabbey?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Newtownabbey can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

Does regulation 10 apply in Newtownabbey?

No. Newtownabbey is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 apply.

How often should they be tested?

With the weekly fire alarm test, and checked in detail at each fire door inspection.