It is tempting to hold fire doors open with wedges or fire extinguishers. This is not only dangerous, but it could also lead to your fire insurance becoming void and you personally being prosecuted. The new Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations place the responsibility for safety at work squarely on the shoulders of the employer.

Dorgard is the easiest and most cost- effective way of holding fire doors open safely in busy environments. Your fire door can be held open in any position by simply depressing the rubber plunger/stopper which makes contact with the floor. The unit’s audio-electronic device then listens for a fire alarm. When the alarm sounds, the stopper retracts, allowing the door to close. Dorgard is battery operated and unlike electro-magnetic retainers, it requires no wiring. Installation is quick (under 5 mins), easy and non-disruptive.