Northamptonshire · NN1

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Northampton

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Northampton, our fire door hold-open devices follow the same door-by-door method and report format.

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: Northampton
County / area: Northamptonshire
County council: Northamptonshire
Postcode district: NN1
Region: East Midlands
Population: Around 250,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Wellingborough (14 km)

Typical buildings in Northampton

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

What happens on site in Northampton?

Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor

Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.
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.

Why Northampton clients choose us

Photos of every defect

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

Priced door by door

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

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Northampton and Northamptonshire.

England fire safety law in Northampton

Northampton 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.

How much do fire door hold-open devices cost in Northampton?

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

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Northampton: 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.

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Northampton?

Northampton 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 Northampton?

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.