Scotland
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Perth & Kinross
Across Perth & Kinross, including rural and island locations, we carry out fire door hold-open devices for landlords, housing providers, schools and businesses.
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
- Perth & Kinross
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- KY, PH
- Towns listed
- 1
- Local authorities
- Perth and Kinross
- Fire safety law
- Scotland: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Included as standard across Perth & Kinross
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- 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
How does it work in Perth & Kinross?
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.
Scotland fire safety law across Perth & Kinross
Scottish law applies in Perth & Kinross: the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the 2006 regulations cover relevant premises, and new or altered doors follow the Scottish building standards.
- Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and 2006 regulations: workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises
- Private blocks: common parts largely outside the Act; title deeds and Scottish Government guidance apply
- Scottish building standards for new and altered doors
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
Prices across Perth & Kinross
Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in Perth & Kinross start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in Perth & Kinross
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Perth & Kinross: 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 Perth & Kinross?
In Scotland, fire safety duties for workplaces, HMOs and other non-domestic premises come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, with new work designed to the Scottish building standards.
Do you cover the area around Perth & Kinross?
Yes. As well as Perth & Kinross itself we cover nearby towns including Perth, nearby towns and surrounding villages.