Door retainers, also known as door holder systems, are a great way to improve movement and accessibility throughout your building, keeping doors open for ease of access. In the event of a fire alarm, these devices automatically release to allow fire doors to close, helping to contain smoke and fire in line with safety regulations.
At Hoyles Fire & Safety, we design, supply, install, and commission door retainers to meet your exact needs. All work is carried out in accordance with British Standards and the latest fire safety legislation, whether as part of a new installation or to complement existing fire door furniture.
As we’re part of the LS Fire Group, we have become an industry and market leader in the field of fire safety operating in Leeds, Bradford, and Huddersfield, as well as offering a nationwide service with the help of our partner brands.
What are fire door retainers?
Door retainers are electrically powered devices that hold a fire door open using either a magnet or electromagnetic mechanism. They’re connected to your building’s fire alarm system, which automatically releases the retainer when the alarm is triggered.
This enables the fire door to close quickly and fully, providing essential compartmentation in the event of a fire – a key requirement of UK building and fire safety regulations.
Fire door retainers are commonly used in:
- Schools and universities
- Hospitals and care homes
- Office buildings and commercial spaces
- Hotels and hospitality venues
- Retail units and public buildings
Our door retainer services
We offer a complete service for door retainers, including:
- System design tailored to your building layout and occupancy
- Supply and installation of hardwired or wireless fire door retainers
- Connection to your fire alarm system for automatic operation
- Commissioning and compliance checks
- Integration with existing fire door hardware and systems
All door retainer installations are carried out by our experienced engineers in accordance with BS 5839-3 and BS 7273-4. We install products from trusted manufacturers and ensure your fire door retainers function as intended and support the safe, compliant evacuation of your building in an emergency.
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