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Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Wallington

From the SM6 district outwards, we cover Wallington and neighbouring towns such as Carshalton and Sutton for fire door hold-open devices.

In short: 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: Wallington
County / area: Greater London
Postcode district: SM6
Region: London
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Carshalton (1 km)

Typical buildings in Wallington

Wallington has a dense mix of high-rise flats, HMOs and commercial premises, so regulation 10 schedules and HMO bedroom doors are both common needs. Wallington jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What you get in Wallington

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

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

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

Why book with us in Wallington?

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Wallington building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Photos of every defect

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

Booked around you

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

England fire safety law in Wallington

Wallington 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.

Prices in Wallington

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

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Wallington: questions

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 work in occupied buildings in Wallington?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Wallington can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Wallington?

Wallington 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.