Lanarkshire · ML6

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Airdrie

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Airdrie, Lanarkshire: every door logged, photographed and graded, with a clear price for anything that needs putting right.

In short: 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: Airdrie
County / area: Lanarkshire
County council: North Lanarkshire
Postcode district: ML6
Region: Scotland
Population: Around 36,000 people
Fire safety law: Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Nearest town: Coatbridge (3 km)

Typical buildings in Airdrie

Landlords in Airdrie often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Reports for Airdrie buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

Included as standard in Airdrie

Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
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

Testing	Devices included in the weekly alarm test routine.
Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
Closing	After release the door closes fully and latches.

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

What to expect in Airdrie

Priced door by door

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

Booked around you

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Airdrie and Lanarkshire.

Which fire door rules apply in Airdrie?

Scottish law applies in Airdrie: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.

What will it cost in Airdrie?

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

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Airdrie: 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.

Do you work in occupied buildings in Airdrie?

Yes. Inspections and repairs in Airdrie can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.

Does regulation 10 apply in Airdrie?

No. Airdrie 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.

How often should they be tested?

With the weekly fire alarm test, and checked in detail at each fire door inspection.