Fire doors play a crucial role in ensuring fire safety within a building. They allow for movement throughout the building while limiting the spread of fire, giving occupants ample time to evacuate safely. However, for fire doors to function properly, they must be closed or close automatically in the event of a fire. Holding them open with objects such as wedges or extinguishers is a common practice but is both dangerous and illegal.
Fire door holders (also known as retainers) offer a legal and safe solution for keeping fire doors open during daily operations. These devices securely hold the doors open, but in case of a fire, they release the doors, allowing them to close and perform their intended function.
Fire door retainers can either be connected to the building's fire alarm system or have an acoustic sensor that detects the sound of a fire alarm. The former type can be powered by batteries or a mains power source, while the latter are usually battery-powered and are generally faster and easier to install.
Safe Fire Direct offer a wide range of fire door holders and retainers to suit various requirements including Dorgard retainers, Agrippa wireless holders, 24v and 230v door holders.
Fire Door Holders & Retainers
Fire doors play a crucial role in ensuring fire safety within a building. They allow for movement throughout the building while limiting the spread of fire, giving occupants ample time to evacuate safely. However, for fire doors to function properly, they must be closed or close automatically in the event of a fire. Holding them open with objects such as wedges or extinguishers is a common practice but is both dangerous and illegal.
Fire door holders (also known as retainers) offer a legal and safe solution for keeping fire doors open during daily operations. These devices securely hold the doors open, but in case of a fire, they release the doors, allowing them to close and perform their intended function.
Fire door retainers can either be connected to the building's fire alarm system or have an acoustic sensor that detects the sound of a fire alarm. The former type can be powered by batteries or a mains power source, while the latter are usually battery-powered and are generally faster and easier to install.
Safe Fire Direct offer a wide range of fire door holders and retainers to suit various requirements including Dorgard retainers, Agrippa wireless holders, 24v and 230v door holders.
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Battery powered fire door holders utilise either acoustic sensors or radio signals to release fire doors upon the activation of the building's fire alarm system.
We stock a range of high-quality battery-powered fire door holders and retainers from trusted brands such as Geofire Agrippa and Fireco Dorgard.
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24v fire door holders are low-voltage devices designed to help delay the spread of fire through a building. They are typically an electromagnetic device which holds fire doors open and then automatically releases them when a fire alarm is activated, allowing the door to close and seal the area, helping to contain the fire and smoke. They require a 24Vdc power supply to operate and can be interfaced to most conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
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230v fire door holders are devices used to secure fire doors in an open position, but automatically release them when a fire alarm is triggered. They require a 230v AC power supply. They work by holding the door open with a magnetic force, but then releasing the door when a fire alarm is activated, allowing it to close and seal the room, helping to contain the fire and smoke. These holders provide added fire protection and help ensure safe evacuation in the event of a fire.
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A range of accessories and spares for fire door holders/retainers, including various mounting brackets, spare keeper plates and replacement parts.
