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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Safety => Topic started by: Bob Doc on November 14, 2006, 07:24:19 PM

Title: Door hold open devices
Post by: Bob Doc on November 14, 2006, 07:24:19 PM

Hi Guys has anyone had any experience of any self contained hold open devices (not Dorgard) for fire doors.  I am searching for some alternatives and I have contacted Geofire who do one via a radio link, anyone any experince of thator others that they can share with me?
many thanks
Bob Doc

Title: Door hold open devices
Post by: CivvyFSO on November 15, 2006, 09:30:36 AM

The most common hold open devices I see is are 9L water extinguishers. Works wonders. In the event of a fire someone will pick it up and go put the fire out, allowing the door to close in the process.... All risk assessed of course.

(Just kidding, before anyone jumps down my throat.)

Title: Door hold open devices
Post by: Nearlybaldandgrey on November 15, 2006, 02:20:59 PM

Have you looked at Swingfree devices?

They are self closers that will actuate when the fire alarm operates.

Title: Door hold open devices
Post by: Graeme on November 15, 2006, 05:15:40 PM

is wire free your preference?

Title: Door hold open devices
Post by: Tom Sutton on November 15, 2006, 10:07:55 PM

Try http://www.holdfire.com/ and see if it is what you are looking for if so I can give you a direct telephone to the office.

Title: Door hold open devices
Post by: Keith Tarbuck on November 16, 2006, 01:05:18 PM

First timer.

Swing free devices are linked to the alarm system and under an alarm activation will operate as a standard self closering device.

So during normal operation the door will freely open and stay open, we are installing one on the bedroom door of a wheel bound resident. (Student accommodation).

look on www.irarchitecturalhardware.co.uk

Keith

Title: Door hold open devices
Post by: wee brian on November 16, 2006, 03:45:48 PM

"Wheelchair user" is the recognised term -

Title: Door hold open devices
Post by: Keith Tarbuck on November 16, 2006, 03:50:14 PM

wee Brian,

many thanks, learn something new everyday!

Title: Door hold open devices
Post by: jokar on November 16, 2006, 09:26:03 PM

Vunerable person is a better term.  Door openings are not only for wheelchair users, what about expectant mothers with pushchairs or non ambulant people.

Title: Door hold open devices
Post by: Bob Doc on November 21, 2006, 09:41:22 PM

Hi Guys many thanks for your views, I am looking at a product from Geofire, radio linked, it looks good anyone with any experience of this device?