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Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Wigan

From the WN1 district outwards, we cover Wigan and neighbouring towns such as Hindley and Ashton in Makerfield 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. We use the same method for buildings in Wigan.

Town: Wigan
County / area: Greater Manchester
Local authority: Wigan
Postcode district: WN1
Region: North West England
Population: Around 180,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Hindley (4 km)

What kind of buildings in Wigan need fire door work?

Fire door work in Wigan is typically a mix of residential blocks, sheltered housing and commercial premises in the town centre and on its industrial estates. Reports for Wigan buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What you get in Wigan

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

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 Wigan?

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Wigan and Greater Manchester.

Booked around you

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

Priced door by door

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

Fire safety law that applies in Wigan

Buildings in Wigan 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.

Wigan guide prices

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

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Wigan: questions

Do you cover the area around Wigan?

Yes. As well as Wigan itself we cover nearby towns including Hindley, Ashton in Makerfield and Westhoughton.

Which fire safety law applies in Wigan?

Wigan 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.

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.