East Midlands · England
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Lincolnshire
Managing buildings across Lincolnshire? We cover fire door hold-open devices in Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe and the rest of the county with one point of contact.
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
- Lincolnshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Postcode areas
- DN, LN, NG, PE
- Towns listed
- 10
- Local authorities
- Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Lincolnshire?
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
- Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
How does it work in Lincolnshire?
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 Lincolnshire?
Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire
Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in Lincolnshire start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in Lincolnshire
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Boston
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Cleethorpes
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Gainsborough
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Grantham
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Grimsby
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Lincoln
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Scunthorpe
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Skegness
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Spalding
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Stamford
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Lincolnshire: questions
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 often should they be tested?
With the weekly fire alarm test, and checked in detail at each fire door inspection.
Which fire safety law applies in Lincolnshire?
Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire?
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.