Fire door hold-open devices in Falmouth: what's involved
Our fire door hold-open devices service covers Falmouth and the wider Cornwall area. Every job starts with a survey of the openings, so the quote reflects your actual doors rather than a guess.
Falmouth has a broad mix of buildings, including small blocks of flats, care homes and small offices, and the same fire door principles apply to all of them.
Where doors in Falmouth care homes, schools or offices are being wedged open, a hold-open device is the safe fix. We coordinate with your fire alarm contractor in Falmouth so every hold-open releases when it should.
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.
As standard, the work covers:
- Coordination of alarm interface
- Record of devices and test results
- Hold-open and free-swing closers
- Electromagnetic holders to BS EN 1155
Which fire door rules apply in Falmouth?
Fire doors in Falmouth 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 Falmouth 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.
Who needs fire door hold-open devices in Falmouth?
You are most likely to need fire door hold-open devices if you look after offices, schools or clinics. Whatever the building in Falmouth, we survey each opening and tell you which doors need work and which do not.
From enquiry to handover in Falmouth
- 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
What does fire door hold-open devices cost in Falmouth?
If you need a budget figure first, the guide for fire door hold-open devices is £180–£450 per door for the device, excluding fire alarm interface work, ex VAT. We firm that up after a survey, pricing each door separately so you can see where the money goes.
Nearby areas we cover from Falmouth
Nearby towns we cover include Truro, Redruth and Camborne. Distance from Falmouth does not change our guide prices, and the survey and quote are free.
Questions
Do you work in Falmouth?
Yes, we take on fire door hold-open devices in Falmouth and the surrounding area, including Truro and Redruth. Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
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.
What is the difference between a hold-open and a free-swing closer?
A hold-open keeps the door at a fixed open position. A free-swing closer lets the door move freely, as if no closer were fitted, until the alarm sounds.
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.