Northern Ireland
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in County Londonderry
Book fire door hold-open devices anywhere in County Londonderry: 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 Londonderry
- Region
- Northern Ireland
- Postcode areas
- BT
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Coleraine, Derry, Limavady, Magherafelt
- Fire safety law
- NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
What every job in County Londonderry includes
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
How does it work in County Londonderry?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in County Londonderry?
Northern Irish law applies in County Londonderry: 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
Prices across County Londonderry
Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in County Londonderry start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in County Londonderry
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Coleraine
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Derry
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Londonderry County Borough
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in County Londonderry: 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.
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 Londonderry?
No. County Londonderry 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 Londonderry?
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.