West Midlands · England
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Staffordshire
Managing buildings across Staffordshire? We cover fire door hold-open devices in Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme, Burton upon Trent 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
- Staffordshire
- Region
- West Midlands
- Postcode areas
- B, DE, DY, ST, WS, WV
- Towns listed
- 11
- Local authorities
- Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What's included in Staffordshire?
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- 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
- Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
How does it work in Staffordshire?
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 Staffordshire?
Staffordshire 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
Guide prices in Staffordshire
Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in Staffordshire start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT.
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices by town in Staffordshire
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Burntwood
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Burton upon Trent
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Cannock
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Kidsgrove
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Lichfield
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Longton
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Newcastle under Lyme
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Rugeley
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Stafford
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Stoke-on-Trent
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Tamworth
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Staffordshire: questions
Can hold-open devices be used on flat entrance doors?
Generally not on flat entrance doors in residential blocks. They are mainly used on corridor and cross-corridor doors in other buildings, subject to the fire risk assessment.
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.
Which fire safety law applies in Staffordshire?
Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire?
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.