Tyne and Wear · NE3

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Gosforth

Responsible persons in Gosforth can book fire door hold-open devices with clear reports, useful photos and itemised prices.

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: Gosforth
County / area: Tyne and Wear
Local authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Postcode district: NE3
Region: North East England
Population: Around 24,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Newcastle upon Tyne (3 km)

Fire doors in Gosforth's buildings

Gosforth has its share of converted buildings and older doors of unknown origin, where an inspection records what evidence exists. Where a Gosforth building has had a recent fire risk assessment, send it over and we will price against its actions.

What our fire door hold-open device covers in Gosforth

Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action

Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
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.

Why book with us in Gosforth?

Photos of every defect

You get photographs of every defect found in Gosforth, linked to a door reference you can find again.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Gosforth and Tyne and Wear.

Same report everywhere

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

England fire safety law in Gosforth

Buildings in Gosforth 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.

Gosforth guide prices

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

Common questions in Gosforth

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.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Gosforth?

Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. Gosforth 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 Gosforth?

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.