Northern Ireland
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in County Armagh
We provide fire door hold-open devices across County Armagh, with the same report format and pricing as everywhere else we work.
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 Armagh
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 2
- Local authorities
- County Armagh, Craigavon
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
What's included in County Armagh?
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- 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
How does it work in County Armagh?
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 County Armagh buildings
Northern Irish law applies in County Armagh: the Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006 and 2010 regulations. Regulation 10 is English law, but regular documented checks support your fire risk assessment.
- 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
Guide prices in County Armagh
Typical County Armagh prices: £280–£650 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £280.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in County Armagh
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in County Armagh: 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.
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.
Does regulation 10 apply in County Armagh?
No. County Armagh 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 cover the area around County Armagh?
Yes. As well as County Armagh itself we cover nearby towns including Craigavon, Portadown and nearby towns.