East Sussex · BN1

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Brighton

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

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: Brighton
County / area: East Sussex
Local authority: Brighton and Hove
Postcode district: BN1
Region: South East England
Population: Around 280,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Hove (2 km)

Fire doors in Brighton's buildings

Brighton has many converted townhouses now used as flats, guest houses or care homes, where original doors have been upgraded with mixed results. If you look after more than one building around Brighton, we can schedule them on the same day.

What's included in Brighton?

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
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
A record of the device and the test for the fire log

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

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

Why book with us in Brighton?

Same report everywhere

Whether your building is in Brighton or across the country, the report format, defect grading and pricing are the same.

Photos of every defect

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

Priced door by door

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

Which fire door rules apply in Brighton?

Brighton 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.

What will it cost in Brighton?

Typical Brighton prices: £280–£650 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £280. Get a guide price for your Brighton building.

Questions from Brighton clients

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 quickly can you inspect fire doors in Brighton?

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.

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 Brighton?

Brighton 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.