Tyne and Wear · NE38
Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Washington
We provide fire door hold-open devices for buildings in Washington and the NE38 postcode district, from single doors to whole blocks and estates.
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
- Washington
- County / area
- Tyne and Wear
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Postcode district
- NE38
- Region
- North East England
- Population
- Around 67,000 people
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
- Nearest town
- Chester-le-Street (6 km)
Typical Washington fire door jobs
Typical fire door jobs in Washington include converted houses split into flats, HMOs, surgeries and small office buildings. If you look after more than one building around Washington, we can schedule them on the same day.
What our fire door hold-open device covers in Washington
- Free-swing closers for residents who struggle with door weight
- A record of the device and the test for the fire log
- 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. |
| Release | The door releases on alarm activation, every time. |
Full details on our fire door hold-open devices page.
Why Washington clients choose us
One contact
One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Washington and Tyne and Wear.
Records you can use
PDF and spreadsheet records for every Washington building, ready for your fire risk assessor.
Priced door by door
Every failed item in Washington is priced separately, so you approve exactly what you want done.
England fire safety law in Washington
Buildings in Washington 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 Washington?
In Washington, fire door hold-open devices typically cost £280–£650 per door ex VAT, with visits from £280. Get a guide price for your Washington building.
Washington FAQs
How often should they be tested?
With the weekly fire alarm test, and checked in detail at each fire door inspection.
Which fire safety law applies in Washington?
Washington 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.
Do you cover the area around Washington?
Yes. As well as Washington itself we cover nearby towns including Chester-le-Street, Felling and Houghton-Le-Spring.
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.
Also covering towns near Washington
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Chester-le-Street
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Felling
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Houghton-Le-Spring
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Hebburn
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Sunderland
- Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Gateshead
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