Staffordshire · ST4

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Stoke-on-Trent

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

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: Stoke-on-Trent
County / area: Staffordshire
Local authority: Stoke-on-Trent
Postcode district: ST4
Region: West Midlands
Population: Around 260,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Newcastle under Lyme (3 km)

Typical Stoke-on-Trent fire door jobs

With a large student population, Stoke-on-Trent has plenty of HMOs and halls, where wedged doors and disconnected closers are common problems. Reports for Stoke-on-Trent buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What our fire door hold-open device covers in Stoke-on-Trent

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

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

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

How we work in Stoke-on-Trent

Priced door by door

Every failed item in Stoke-on-Trent is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Stoke-on-Trent building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.

England fire safety law in Stoke-on-Trent

Buildings in Stoke-on-Trent fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.

How much do fire door hold-open devices cost in Stoke-on-Trent?

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

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Stoke-on-Trent: questions

Can you price remedial work in Stoke-on-Trent from another company's report?

Yes. Send the report and we will price each line for your building in Stoke-on-Trent, or revisit specific doors if the report lacks detail.

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.

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.

Which fire safety law applies in Stoke-on-Trent?

Stoke-on-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.