Kent · ME4

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Chatham

Need a fire door hold-open device in Chatham? 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.

Town: Chatham
County / area: Kent
Local authority: Medway
Postcode district: ME4
Region: South East England
Population: Around 81,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Gillingham (2 km)

Where fire doors matter most in Chatham

Care homes, schools and small residential blocks are typical Chatham buildings with fire doors to look after. For fire door hold-open devices, we group Chatham visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What's included in Chatham?

Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
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
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound

Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.
Testing	Devices included in the weekly alarm test routine.

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

Why Chatham clients choose us

Photos of every defect

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

Same report everywhere

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Chatham and Kent.

Fire safety law that applies in Chatham

Chatham 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.

Chatham guide prices

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

Common questions in Chatham

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.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Chatham?

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.

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Chatham?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Chatham is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.