Greater London · RM10

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Dagenham

From the RM10 district outwards, we cover Dagenham and neighbouring towns such as Becontree and Romford 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: Dagenham
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: RM10
Region: London
Population: Around 110,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Becontree (3 km)

Fire doors in Dagenham's buildings

Dagenham has a dense mix of high-rise flats, HMOs and commercial premises, so regulation 10 schedules and HMO bedroom doors are both common needs. If you look after more than one building around Dagenham, we can schedule them on the same day.

What happens on site in Dagenham?

Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound

Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.
Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
Testing	Devices included in the weekly alarm test routine.

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

What to expect in Dagenham

One contact

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

Booked around you

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

Same report everywhere

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

Which fire door rules apply in Dagenham?

Dagenham 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.

Dagenham guide prices

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

Dagenham FAQs

Can you price remedial work in Dagenham from another company's report?

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

Which fire safety law applies in Dagenham?

Dagenham 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.

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.