East Midlands · England
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Leicestershire
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices throughout Leicestershire: from Leicester to Loughborough, every door is inspected, photographed and logged, and remedial work is priced door by door.
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
- Leicestershire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- CV, DE, LE
- Towns listed
- 7
- Local authorities
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Included as standard across Leicestershire
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- 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
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
How does it work in Leicestershire?
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 Leicestershire?
Leicestershire 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.
- 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 Leicestershire
Typical Leicestershire prices: £280–£650 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £280.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in Leicestershire
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Coalville
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Hinckley
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Leicester
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Loughborough
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Melton Mowbray
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Oadby
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Wigston Magna
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Leicestershire: 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.
Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Leicestershire?
Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Leicestershire is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.
How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Leicestershire?
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.