Fire door hold-open devices in Swansea, done to the evidence
We provide fire door hold-open devices in Swansea (SA1 and the surrounding postcodes), from the first survey through to a documented handover.
Around Swansea, shared houses, clinics and purpose-built blocks of flats all depend on fire doors that close, latch and seal. We survey each opening and tell you plainly which doors need work and which don't.
Where doors in Swansea 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 Swansea 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.
What you get:
- Coordination of alarm interface
- Assessment of door use and alarm system
- Electromagnetic holders to BS EN 1155
- Release testing with the alarm
The regulations behind fire doors in Swansea
Swansea is in Wales, where new and replacement fire doors are covered by the Building Regulations 2010 as applied in Wales, with the Welsh Approved Document B as guidance. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 also applies, so responsible persons in workplaces and the common parts of blocks must keep fire doors maintained.
One difference from England: regulation 10 of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, with its quarterly and annual fire door checks, does not apply in Wales. Your fire risk assessment sets the checking regime instead, and we work to it.
Where fire door hold-open devices fit in Swansea
The need for fire door hold-open devices usually arises in offices or care homes, and sometimes clinics. 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 Swansea to keep escape routes protected throughout.
The steps on a Swansea 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 Swansea
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 Swansea 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.
Swansea and neighbouring towns
Beyond Swansea itself we also cover nearby towns such as Briton Ferry (8.7 km), Gorseinon and Neath. The service, pricing and evidence are the same wherever you are.
Questions from Swansea
Do you work in Swansea?
Yes, we take on fire door hold-open devices in Swansea and the surrounding area, including Briton Ferry and Gorseinon. 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.