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NHSE (2004) 06: Automatic door release mechanisms - Hold open devices.
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Document type:NHS Estates alert
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Author:NHS Estates
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Published date:1 April 2004
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Publication format:Electronic only
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Gateway reference:3153
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Series number:NHSE (2004) 06
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Pages:3
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Copyright holder:Crown
This note is produced for the guidance of Fire Safety Advisers charged with giving advice on the suitability and use of automatic door release mechanisms. It aims to set acceptable standards of safety and encourage consistency of approach, while at the same time leaving scope for flexibility and the exercise of professional judgement in relation to individual circumstances. Where self-closing fire doors cause serious restriction in the free movement of people within a building, consideration may need to be given to the use of automatic door release mechanisms.
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