Devon · EX4

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Exeter

From the EX4 district outwards, we cover Exeter and neighbouring towns such as Heavitree and Exmouth for fire door hold-open devices.

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: Exeter
County / area: Devon
County council: Devon
Postcode district: EX4
Region: South West England
Population: Around 130,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Heavitree (2 km)

Typical buildings in Exeter

Exeter has purpose-built student blocks and shared houses alongside university, hospital and council buildings with long runs of corridor doors. If you look after more than one building around Exeter, we can schedule them on the same day.

What's included in Exeter?

Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems

Closing	After release the door closes fully and latches.
Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.

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

What to expect in Exeter

Priced door by door

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

Booked around you

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Exeter and Devon.

England fire safety law in Exeter

Exeter is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to the common parts and non-domestic premises, and regulation 10 adds quarterly communal and annual flat entrance door checks in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres.

Prices in Exeter

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

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Exeter: questions

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Exeter?

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Exeter?

Exeter is in England, so the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, together with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 for multi-occupied residential buildings.

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.

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.