Hampshire · SO23

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Winchester

Need a fire door hold-open device in Winchester? Tell us the building and roughly how many doors, and we will confirm a fixed price before booking.

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 Winchester.

Town: Winchester
County / area: Hampshire
County council: Hampshire
Postcode district: SO23
Region: South East England
Population: Around 46,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Eastleigh (11 km)

What kind of buildings in Winchester need fire door work?

Halls and shared houses in Winchester are easiest to inspect between tenancies, when bedroom doors can be repaired without disturbing residents. If you look after more than one building around Winchester, we can schedule them on the same day.

What's included in Winchester?

Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight

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.

What to expect in Winchester

Photos of every defect

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

Priced door by door

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

Records you can use

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

Fire safety law that applies in Winchester

Winchester 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.

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

In Winchester, fire door hold-open devices typically cost £280–£650 per door ex VAT, with visits from £280. Get a guide price for your Winchester building.

Winchester FAQs

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Winchester?

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 Winchester?

Winchester 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.

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.