Wales
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Dyfed
Across Dyfed, including rural and island locations, we carry out fire door hold-open devices for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
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
- Dyfed
- Region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- SA, SY
- Towns listed
- 2
- Local authorities
- Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire
- Fire safety law
- Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
What every job in Dyfed includes
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
How does it work in Dyfed?
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.
What the law requires in Dyfed
Fire doors in Dyfed must be maintained under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in Wales; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors are within scope. Regulation 10 itself does not apply in Wales.
- Fire Safety Order 2005 applies in Wales
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Quarterly and annual checks still widely used as good practice
How much does it cost in Dyfed?
Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in Dyfed start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in Dyfed
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Dyfed: 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.
How often should they be tested?
With the weekly fire alarm test, and checked in detail at each fire door inspection.
Which fire safety law applies in Dyfed?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, and the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential buildings are within scope.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Dyfed?
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.