Gwent · NP44

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Cwmbran

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

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: Cwmbran
County / area: Gwent
Local authority: Torfaen
Postcode district: NP44
Region: Wales
Population: Around 49,000 people
Fire safety law: Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
Nearest town: Pontypool (5 km)

Fire doors in Cwmbran's buildings

Typical fire door jobs in Cwmbran include converted houses split into flats, HMOs, surgeries and small office buildings. Reports for Cwmbran buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What's included in Cwmbran?

A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
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

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

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

What to expect in Cwmbran

Priced door by door

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Cwmbran and Gwent.

Records you can use

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

Fire door law for Cwmbran buildings

For buildings in Cwmbran, Welsh law applies: the Fire Safety Order 2005 covers fire door maintenance, while the English regulation 10 schedule is followed only as good practice.

How much do fire door hold-open devices cost in Cwmbran?

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

Common questions in Cwmbran

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

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

Does regulation 10 apply in Cwmbran?

No. Cwmbran is in Wales and regulation 10 is English law. The Fire Safety Order 2005 still requires fire doors to be maintained, and many Welsh landlords follow the same quarterly and annual routine as good practice.

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.