Wales
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in South Glamorgan
Book fire door hold-open devices anywhere in South Glamorgan: we schedule visits by postcode district to keep travel, and your price, down.
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
- South Glamorgan
- Region
- Wales
- Postcode areas
- CF
- Towns listed
- 3
- Local authorities
- Cardiff, The Vale of Glamorgan
- Fire safety law
- Wales: Fire Safety Order 2005
Included as standard across South Glamorgan
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
- 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 South Glamorgan?
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 South Glamorgan?
South Glamorgan is in Wales, where the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained. Regulation 10's fixed quarterly and annual schedule is English law, but many Welsh landlords follow it as good practice.
- Fire Safety Order 2005 applies in Wales
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10's fixed schedule is England-only
- Quarterly and annual checks still widely used as good practice
How much does it cost in South Glamorgan?
Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in South Glamorgan start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in South Glamorgan
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Barry
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Cardiff
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Penarth
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in South Glamorgan: 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.
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 South Glamorgan?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, and the Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed flat entrance doors in multi-occupied residential buildings are within scope.
Do you work in occupied buildings in South Glamorgan?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in South Glamorgan can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.