Staffordshire · DE14

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Burton upon Trent

From the DE14 district outwards, we cover Burton upon Trent and neighbouring towns such as Swadlincote and Derby for fire door hold-open devices.

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: Burton upon Trent
County / area: Staffordshire
County council: Staffordshire
Postcode district: DE14
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 120,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Swadlincote (7 km)

Fire doors in Burton upon Trent's buildings

Housing providers, schools and care operators are typical users of fire door inspections in a town like Burton upon Trent. Burton upon Trent jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

Included as standard in Burton upon Trent

Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor

Testing	Devices included in the weekly alarm test routine.
Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.
Closing	After release the door closes fully and latches.

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

How we work in Burton upon Trent

Booked around you

Visits in Burton upon Trent are booked around residents, pupils or patients, including early, late and weekend slots by arrangement.

Priced door by door

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

Same report everywhere

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

Which fire door rules apply in Burton upon Trent?

Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent?

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

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Burton upon Trent: questions

Which fire safety law applies in Burton upon Trent?

Burton upon Trent 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 Burton upon Trent?

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.

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.