Wiltshire · SN15

Fire Door Hold-Open Devices in Chippenham

We provide fire door hold-open devices for buildings in Chippenham and the SN15 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: Chippenham
County / area: Wiltshire
County council: Wiltshire
Postcode district: SN15
Region: South West England
Population: Around 36,000 people
Fire safety law: England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
Nearest town: Trowbridge (17 km)

Typical buildings in Chippenham

Landlords in Chippenham often have a few HMOs or flats to look after, and a single visit can cover all of them. Reports for Chippenham buildings keep the same door references from one visit to the next.

What our fire door hold-open device covers in Chippenham

A record of the device and the test for the fire log
Hard-wired electromagnetic units, with the alarm contractor
Wire-free radio units linked to compatible alarm systems
Testing of release on alarm and of the door's closing action
Acoustic hold-open units that release on the alarm sound

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

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

Why book with us in Chippenham?

Booked around you

Visits in Chippenham 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 Chippenham, linked to a door reference you can find again.

One contact

One point of contact for inspections, repairs and replacements across Chippenham and Wiltshire.

Which fire door rules apply in Chippenham?

Buildings in Chippenham 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 Chippenham?

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

Common questions in Chippenham

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.

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 you price remedial work in Chippenham from another company's report?

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

Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in Chippenham?

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