Wales
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Gwynedd
Across Gwynedd, including rural and island locations, we carry out fire door hold-open devices for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
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.
- Area
- Gwynedd
- Region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- LL
- Towns listed
- Whole area covered
- Local authorities
- Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey
- Fire safety law
- Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
Included as standard across Gwynedd
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
How does it work in Gwynedd?
Assess
We check the door, closer and alarm system to choose the right device.
Install
Devices are fitted and set so the door closes and latches on release.
Test
Release is tested with the alarm, or the alarm sounder where acoustic.
Record
Device details and test results are added to your records.
Wales fire safety law across Gwynedd
Fire doors in Gwynedd must be maintained under the Fire Safety Order 2005, which applies in Wales; the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors are within scope. Regulation 10 itself does not apply in Wales.
- Fire Safety Order 2005 applies in Wales
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Quarterly and annual checks still widely used as good practice
Guide prices in Gwynedd
Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in Gwynedd start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT.
Coverage in Gwynedd
We cover every part of Gwynedd, including the postcode districts LL23, LL35, LL36, LL37, LL38, LL39, LL40, LL41, LL42, LL43, LL44, LL45, LL46, LL47, LL48, LL49, LL51, LL52, LL53, LL54, LL55, LL56, LL57, LL58 and more. Visits are grouped by district to keep travel costs down.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Gwynedd: questions
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.
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.
Which fire safety law applies in Gwynedd?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, and the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential buildings are within scope.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Gwynedd?
It depends on the number of doors and access. Tell us what you need and we will give you the earliest date when you call, and confirm it in writing.