Hampshire · SO45

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Hythe

We provide fire door hold-open devices for buildings in Hythe and the SO45 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.

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: Hythe
County / area: Hampshire
County council: Hampshire
Postcode district: SO45
Region: South East England
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Southampton (5 km)

Fire doors in Hythe's buildings

Hythe has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. We can work early, late or at weekends in Hythe where residents, pupils or patients make daytime access difficult.

What our fire door hold-open device covers in Hythe

Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
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
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound

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

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

Why book with us in Hythe?

Same report everywhere

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

Records you can use

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

Booked around you

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

Fire safety law that applies in Hythe

Hythe 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.

Hythe guide prices

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

Hythe FAQs

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Hythe?

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Hythe?

Hythe 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.

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.

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.