County Londonderry · BT48

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Londonderry County Borough

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Londonderry County Borough, our fire door hold-open devices follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

In short: 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: Londonderry County Borough
County / area: County Londonderry
Local authority: Derry
Postcode district: BT48
Region: Northern Ireland
Population: Around 87,000 people
Fire safety law: NI: Fire and Rescue Services (NI) Order 2006
Nearest town: Derry

What kind of buildings in Londonderry County Borough need fire door work?

In a town the size of Londonderry County Borough, many buildings are looked after by landlords and managing agents with a handful of properties each. Reports for Londonderry County Borough buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What you get in Londonderry County Borough

Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
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
A record of the device and the test for the fire log

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.

Why book with us in Londonderry County Borough?

Booked around you

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

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Londonderry County Borough, linked to a door reference you can find again.

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Londonderry County Borough building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Northern Ireland fire safety law in Londonderry County Borough

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

How much do fire door hold-open devices cost in Londonderry County Borough?

In Londonderry County Borough, fire door hold-open devices typically cost £280–£650 per door ex VAT, with visits from £280. Get a guide price for your Londonderry County Borough building.

Questions from Londonderry County Borough clients

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.

Do you cover the area around Londonderry County Borough?

Yes. As well as Londonderry County Borough itself we cover nearby towns including Derry, Coleraine and Omagh.

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 Londonderry County Borough?

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