South East England · England
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Kent
Our fire door hold-open devices cover the whole of Kent, across local authorities including Kent, Medway.
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
- Kent
- Region
- South East England
- Postcode areas
- BR, CT, DA, ME, TN
- Towns listed
- 24
- Local authorities
- Kent, Medway
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Kent?
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- 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
How does it work in Kent?
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.
Which fire door rules apply in Kent?
Buildings in Kent fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
- Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties
Prices across Kent
In Kent, fire door hold-open devices typically cost £280–£650 per door ex VAT, with visits from £280.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in Kent
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Ashford (Kent)
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Broadstairs
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Canterbury
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Chatham
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Dartford
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Deal
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Dover
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Faversham
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Folkestone
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Gillingham
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Gravesend
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Herne Bay
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Maidstone
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Margate
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Ramsgate
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Rochester
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Saint Peters
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Sevenoaks
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Sittingbourne
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Strood
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Swanley
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Tonbridge
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Whitstable
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Kent: questions
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.
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.
Which fire safety law applies in Kent?
Kent 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.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Kent?
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.