Scotland
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Dunbartonshire
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices throughout Dunbartonshire: from Bearsden to Clydebank, every door is inspected, photographed and logged, and remedial work is priced door by door.
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
- Dunbartonshire
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Towns listed
- 4
- Local authorities
- East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What's included in Dunbartonshire?
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
How does it work in Dunbartonshire?
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 Dunbartonshire?
Scottish law applies in Dunbartonshire: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and 2006 regulations: workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises
- Private blocks: common parts largely outside the Act; title deeds and Scottish Government guidance apply
- Scottish building standards for new and altered doors
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
How much does it cost in Dunbartonshire?
Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in Dunbartonshire start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in Dunbartonshire
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Bearsden
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Bishopbriggs
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Clydebank
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Vale of Leven
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Dunbartonshire: 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 Dunbartonshire?
No. Dunbartonshire is in Scotland, which has its own fire safety law. The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 cover workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises; common parts of private blocks of flats are largely outside them.
Do you cover the area around Dunbartonshire?
Yes. As well as Dunbartonshire itself we cover nearby towns including Bearsden, Clydebank and Vale of Leven.