Tyne and Wear · NE33

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in South Shields

Looking for a fire door hold-open device in South Shields? We inspect, repair and replace fire doors across South Shields and surrounding parts of Tyne and Wear, with a door-by-door report and every remedial item priced separately.

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: South Shields
County / area: Tyne and Wear
Local authority: South Tyneside
Postcode district: NE33
Region: North East England
Population: Around 84,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Tynemouth (2 km)

Typical South Shields fire door jobs

South Shields has many converted townhouses now used as flats, guest houses or care homes, where original doors have been upgraded with mixed results. For fire door hold-open devices, we group South Shields visits with nearby buildings wherever possible to keep your price down.

What you get in South Shields

Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound
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

Closing	After release the door closes fully and latches.
Release	The door releases on alarm activation, every time.
Suitability	Device and closer compatible with the door and alarm.

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

Why South Shields clients choose us

Same report everywhere

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

Booked around you

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

Photos of every defect

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

England fire safety law in South Shields

South Shields 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.

What will it cost in South Shields?

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

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in South Shields: questions

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 you cover the area around South Shields?

Yes. As well as South Shields itself we cover nearby towns including Tynemouth, North Shields and Jarrow.

How often should they be tested?

With the weekly fire alarm test, and checked in detail at each fire door inspection.

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in South Shields?

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