Scotland
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Glasgow
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices throughout Glasgow, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs down.
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
- Glasgow
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- G
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Glasgow City
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What every job in Glasgow includes
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
How does it work in Glasgow?
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 Glasgow
Glasgow is in Scotland, where fire safety duties come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. Regulation 10 is English law, but regular documented checks are still good practice.
- 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
Guide prices in Glasgow
In Glasgow, fire door hold-open devices typically cost £280–£650 per door ex VAT, with visits from £280.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in Glasgow
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Glasgow: questions
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.
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 Glasgow?
No. Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
Yes. As well as Glasgow itself we cover nearby towns including Glasgow, nearby towns and surrounding villages.