Fire door hold-open devices in Peterborough, done to the evidence
Looking for fire door hold-open devices in Peterborough? We supply and fit certified fire doors and components across Peterborough and the wider Cambridgeshire area, working from a free survey and a fixed written quote.
Peterborough has a broad mix of buildings, including industrial units, care homes and offices, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Free-swing closers suit Peterborough settings where residents or pupils find doors hard to open. Where doors in Peterborough care homes, schools or offices are being wedged open, a hold-open device is the safe fix.
Types of hold-open
Electromagnetic door holders are wall or floor magnets wired to the fire alarm. Hold-open closers combine the closer and the hold-open in one unit. Free-swing closers let the door move freely and close it on alarm. Some battery units listen for the alarm sound; these must be suitable for the alarm system and the building. The right choice depends on the door, the alarm and how people use the space.
Each installation includes:
- Record of devices and test results
- Electromagnetic holders to BS EN 1155
- Assessment of door use and alarm system
- Release testing with the alarm
Fire door law for Peterborough properties
Fire doors in Peterborough fall under English rules. New and replacement doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 and Approved Document B. In workplaces and the common parts of blocks, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as clarified by the Fire Safety Act 2021, puts the duty on the responsible person to keep fire doors suitable and maintained.
For residential buildings in Peterborough above 11 metres, regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 adds checks: communal fire doors at least every three months and best-endeavours checks of flat entrance doors at least every twelve months. Higher-risk buildings of at least 18 metres or seven storeys also come under the Building Safety Act 2022, where works may need approval from the Building Safety Regulator.
Which buildings in Peterborough need fire door hold-open devices?
The need for fire door hold-open devices usually arises in communal corridors or care homes, and sometimes offices. Each has its own pressures, such as residents at home or a building that must stay open, so we plan the sequence of work in Peterborough to keep escape routes protected throughout.
What happens after you enquire
- Survey the doors and the fire alarm arrangement
- Choose device type for each door
- Agree interface work with the alarm contractor
- Fit and commission the devices
- Test release on alarm activation
- Record results and hand over
Guide prices in Peterborough
As a guide, budget £180–£450 per door for the device, excluding fire alarm interface work, ex VAT for fire door hold-open devices. The figure for your Peterborough building depends on the number of doors, the rating, the condition of the frames, finishes, hardware and access. We confirm a fixed price after the free survey.
Covering Peterborough and nearby
As well as Peterborough, we cover neighbouring towns including Stamford, March and Spalding. The survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you cover PE1 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Peterborough including PE1, and nearby towns such as Stamford and March. The survey and written quote are free.
Do I need to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to give us access to the doors. For blocks and commercial buildings, a caretaker or site contact is fine; for HMOs and homes, we agree a time with you or your tenants.
Do hold-open devices need the fire alarm?
Hard-wired devices are released by the fire alarm system. Some battery units detect the alarm sound instead; they must be suitable for the building and its alarm.
Is it legal to wedge open a fire door?
Wedging a fire door open defeats its purpose and is likely to breach the duties under fire safety law. A hold-open device that releases on alarm is the safe alternative.