Greater London · SW13

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Barnes

From the SW13 district outwards, we cover Barnes and neighbouring towns such as Chiswick and Putney for 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.

Town: Barnes
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: SW13
Region: London
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Chiswick (2 km)

Typical Barnes fire door jobs

Barnes has a dense mix of high-rise flats, HMOs and commercial premises, so regulation 10 schedules and HMO bedroom doors are both common needs. For fire door hold-open devices, we group Barnes visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

Included as standard in Barnes

A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action

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.

What to expect in Barnes

Photos of every defect

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

Same report everywhere

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

Priced door by door

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

England fire safety law in Barnes

Buildings in Barnes fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.

What will it cost in Barnes?

Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in Barnes start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Barnes building.

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Barnes: questions

How often should they be tested?

With the weekly fire alarm test, and checked in detail at each fire door inspection.

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 you cover the area around Barnes?

Yes. As well as Barnes itself we cover nearby towns including Chiswick, Putney and Fulham.

Which fire safety law applies in Barnes?

Barnes 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.