Getting fire door hold-open devices right in Craigavon
We provide fire door hold-open devices in Craigavon (BT64 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Buildings in and around Craigavon range from industrial estates to houses with integral garages and schools. Whatever the building, the standard is the same: certified products, correct gaps, seals and closers, and a frame sealed to the wall.
Where doors in Craigavon 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 Craigavon 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:
- Release testing with the alarm
- Record of devices and test results
- Assessment of door use and alarm system
- Electromagnetic holders to BS EN 1155
The regulations behind fire doors in Craigavon
Fire door work in Craigavon follows Northern Ireland's rules: the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with Technical Booklet E as the fire safety guidance, and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 for premises covered by the 2006 Order.
Council building control handles building work approvals in Northern Ireland, and your fire risk assessment sets the inspection frequency for doors in Craigavon.
Where fire door hold-open devices fit in Craigavon
Typical settings for fire door hold-open devices include communal corridors, clinics and schools. In Craigavon, as anywhere, the duty holder varies: a responsible person for a workplace, a landlord or managing agent for a block or HMO, or a homeowner after building work. We adjust access, timing and paperwork to suit whoever commissions the work.
The steps on a Craigavon installation
- 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
Budgeting for fire door hold-open devices in Craigavon
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 Craigavon
As well as Craigavon, we cover neighbouring towns including Portadown, Lisburn and Newry. The survey and quote are free.
Common questions
Do you cover BT64 and nearby postcodes?
Yes. We cover Craigavon including BT64, and nearby towns such as Portadown and Lisburn. The survey and written quote are free.
How quickly can you survey in Craigavon?
It depends on the number of doors and access, but we offer survey dates as soon as we reply to your enquiry. If an inspection has found urgent safety issues, tell us and we'll prioritise.
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.
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.