County Down · BT23

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Newtownards

We provide fire door hold-open devices for buildings in Newtownards and the BT23 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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: Newtownards
County / area: County Down
Local authority: Ards
Postcode district: BT23
Region: Northern Ireland
Population: Around 29,000 people
Fire safety law: NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Nearest town: Bangor (8 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Newtownards

Newtownards has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. We can work early, late or at weekends in Newtownards where residents, pupils or patients make daytime access difficult.

What's included in Newtownards?

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
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems

Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
Closing	After release the door closes fully and latches.
Testing	Devices included in the weekly alarm test routine.

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

How we work in Newtownards

Priced door by door

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Newtownards and County Down.

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Newtownards building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Fire safety law that applies in Newtownards

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

Newtownards guide prices

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

Common questions in Newtownards

How often should they be tested?

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

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Newtownards?

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.

Does regulation 10 apply in Newtownards?

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

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.