Surrey · RH6

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Horley

Whether it is a block of flats, a school or a care home in Horley, 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: Horley
County / area: Surrey
County council: Surrey
Postcode district: RH6
Region: South East England
Population: Around 21,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Crawley (7 km)

Fire doors in Horley's buildings

Horley has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. Horley jobs start with a short call to agree access, followed by a fixed price in writing.

What happens on site in Horley?

Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems

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

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

What to expect in Horley

Records you can use

PDF and spreadsheet records for every Horley building, ready for your fire risk assessor.

Booked around you

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

Same report everywhere

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

Fire door law for Horley buildings

As Horley is in England, responsible persons must maintain fire doors under the Fire Safety Order 2005, give residents fire door information in buildings with two or more flats, and run regulation 10 checks where a storey is over 11 metres.

How much do fire door hold-open devices cost in Horley?

Guide prices for fire door hold-open devices in Horley start from £280 per visit; typical rates are £280–£650 per door, ex VAT. Get a guide price for your Horley building.

Common questions in Horley

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Horley?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Horley is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.

How quickly can you inspect fire doors in Horley?

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.