Scotland
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in the Highlands & Islands
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices throughout the Highlands & Islands, scheduled by postcode district to keep travel costs down.
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
- Highlands & Islands
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- AB, HS, IV, KW, PH, ZE
- Towns listed
- 2
- Local authorities
- Eilean Siar, Highland, Moray, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
What's included in the Highlands & Islands?
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
How does it work in the Highlands & Islands?
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.
What the law requires in the Highlands & Islands
Scottish law applies in the Highlands & Islands: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and 2006 regulations: workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises
- Private blocks: common parts largely outside the Act; title deeds and Scottish Government guidance apply
- Scottish building standards for new and altered doors
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
Prices across the Highlands & Islands
Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in the Highlands & Islands start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in the Highlands & Islands
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in the Highlands & Islands: 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.
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.
Does regulation 10 apply in the Highlands & Islands?
No. the Highlands & Islands is in Scotland, which has its own fire safety law. The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 cover workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises; common parts of private blocks of flats are largely outside them.
Do you work in occupied buildings in the Highlands & Islands?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in the Highlands & Islands can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.