Greater London · SW1E

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in City of Westminster

Responsible persons in City of Westminster can book fire door hold-open devices with clear reports, useful photos and itemised prices.

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: City of Westminster
County / area: Greater London
Local authority: Westminster
Postcode district: SW1E
Region: London
Population: Around 250,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Pimlico

Typical City of Westminster fire door jobs

Many City of Westminster buildings are mixed use, with flats above shops and offices, where the stair door protecting the flats is often the weakest point. For fire door hold-open devices, we group City of Westminster visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What our fire door hold-open device covers in City of Westminster

Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems

Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
Testing	Devices included in the weekly alarm test routine.
Closing	After release the door closes fully and latches.

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

What to expect in City of Westminster

Booked around you

Visits in City of Westminster are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

Priced door by door

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across City of Westminster and Greater London.

England fire safety law in City of Westminster

As City of Westminster is in England, responsible persons must maintain fire doors under the Fire Safety Order 2005, give residents fire door information in buildings with two or more flats, and run regulation 10 checks where a storey is over 11 metres.

City of Westminster guide prices

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

Questions from City of Westminster 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.

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.

Can you price remedial work in City of Westminster from another company's report?

Yes. Send the report and we will price each line for your building in City of Westminster, or revisit specific doors if the report lacks detail.

Which fire safety law applies in City of Westminster?

City of Westminster 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.