Northern Ireland
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in County Down
Book fire door hold-open devices anywhere in County Down: 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 Down
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Ards, Banbridge, Castlereagh, Down, Newry and Mourne, North Down
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
What every job in County Down includes
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
How does it work in County Down?
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.
Northern Ireland fire safety law across County Down
Northern Irish law applies in County Down: 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 Down
Typical County Down prices: £280–£650 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £280.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in County Down
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Bangor
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Newry
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Newtownards
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in County Down: questions
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 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.
Does regulation 10 apply in County Down?
No. County Down is in Northern Ireland, where the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 apply.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in County Down?
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.