North Yorkshire · YO1

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in York

York landlords, managing agents and facilities teams can book fire door hold-open devices with straightforward reports and fixed prices.

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: York
County / area: North Yorkshire
Local authority: York
Postcode district: YO1
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Population: Around 160,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Selby (19 km)

What kind of buildings in York need fire door work?

With a large student population, York has plenty of HMOs and halls, where wedged doors and disconnected closers are common problems. If you look after more than one building around York, we can schedule them on the same day.

Included as standard in York

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
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight

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

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

How we work in York

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across York and North Yorkshire.

Photos of every defect

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

Same report everywhere

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

Fire safety law that applies in York

Buildings in York 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.

What will it cost in York?

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

York FAQs

Which fire safety law applies in York?

York 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 often should they be tested?

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

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in York?

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.

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.