What fire door hold-open devices in Egham should include
We provide fire door hold-open devices in Egham (TW20 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
In and around Egham, fire door work covers everything from light industrial buildings to houses with integral garages. We plan each job around the people who use the building.
We coordinate with your fire alarm contractor in Egham so every hold-open releases when it should. Free-swing closers suit Egham settings where residents or pupils find doors hard to open.
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:
- Electromagnetic holders to BS EN 1155
- Assessment of door use and alarm system
- Hold-open and free-swing closers
- Coordination of alarm interface
Fire door law for Egham properties
England's framework applies in Egham. Approved Document B guides the fire performance of new and replacement doors under the Building Regulations 2010. Day-to-day duties sit with the responsible person under the Fire Safety Order 2005, and for multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties such as giving residents information about fire doors.
For blocks over 11 metres in Egham, those regulations require communal fire door checks at least every three months and best-endeavours flat entrance door checks each year. In higher-risk buildings, building work is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator, so we check whether approval is needed before starting.
Who needs fire door hold-open devices in Egham?
The need for fire door hold-open devices usually arises in clinics 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 Egham to keep escape routes protected throughout.
From enquiry to handover in Egham
- 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 Egham
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 Egham 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.
Nearby areas we cover from Egham
Neighbouring towns such as Staines, Ashford (Surrey), Windsor and Slough are covered too, so clients with several buildings can use one installer and one evidence format.
Questions from Egham
Do you work in Egham?
Yes, we take on fire door hold-open devices in Egham and the surrounding area, including Staines and Ashford (Surrey). Send your postcode and a few details and we'll come back with survey dates.
How quickly can you survey in Egham?
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.
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.
Who tests hold-open devices?
They should be tested with the fire alarm as part of the routine testing arrangements. We test them at installation and record the results.