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Dorgard Auto Release Fire Door Retainer w/ Optional Colour
The Dorgard Acoustic Fire Door Retainer offers a safe, compliant, and convenient way to hold fire doors open without compromising fire safety. Suitable for retrofitting to FD30, FD60, and FD120 fire doors, it is ideal for offices, hospitals, care homes, and public buildings. Activated by a building's fire alarm, Dorgard automatically releases the door when needed, eliminating the risks associated with door wedges. Quick to install and fully compliant with relevant British Standards, it provides a reliable and cost-effective fire door retention solution.
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The Dorgard Acoustic Fire Door Retainer is a simple, effective solution for safely holding fire doors open while maintaining full fire safety compliance. Using intelligent acoustic technology, the unit listens for your existing fire alarm, automatically releasing the door when the alarm sounds, allowing it to close and help prevent the spread of fire and smoke. With wireless operation and fail-to-safe technology, Dorgard requires no wiring, making installation quick and straightforward with minimal disruption.
Designed to improve accessibility throughout buildings, Dorgard provides hands-free movement for wheelchair users, staff, residents, patients and visitors, helping organisations meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. It can hold a fire door open at virtually any angle and features adjustable acoustic sensitivity to suit different environments.
Manufactured in the UK and available in black, white and red finishes, the Dorgard combines a sleek, unobtrusive appearance with dependable performance. It is CE and UKCA marked, tested and certified to BS EN 1155:1997 and BS EN 1634, and complies with BS EN 1155 and BS 7273-4 Category B for complete peace of mind. The unit also features an automatic night-time release function and a low-battery fail-safe release to ensure continuous protection. Supplied with everything required for installation except the floorplate, which is no longer included, Dorgard is a reliable, low-maintenance fire door retention solution for offices, hospitals, care homes, schools and public buildings.
Wireless unit with fail-to-safe technology
Improves access throughout buildings in line with the Equality Act 2010
Available in a variety of colours and finishes
Adjustable sensitivity
Sleek Design
Low Maintenance
Easy installation
Automatic night-time release facility
Floorplate no longer included
Complies with BS EN 1155
Complies with BS 7273-4 Category B
Tested and certified to BS EN 1155:1997 & BS EN 1634 and conforms to BS 7273-4 "Standard" category
Acoustic detection to automatically release the fire door - listens out for your existing fire alarm system
Can hold the door open at any selected angle
Dorgard is supplied with everything needed for installation and use
Smart, unobtrusive design available in a choice of black, white and red
Manufactured in the UK
CE and UKCA marked
Automatic fail-safe release on low battery
Improves access for wheelchair users in line with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
Overall Height | 205mm |
Casing Height | 150mm |
Width | 195mm |
Depth | 45mm |
Weight | 700g |
Power | 2 x 1.5v C-size batteries |
Warranty | 2 years |
Colour | Red, Black or White |
Activation | Acoustic / Sound of the fire alarm |
Hold open positions | Any angle |
Maximum door size | Power size 7 (maximum weight 160kg, 1600mm width) |
Audible warning | Yes |
Fire rating | 60 minutes |
Casing | ABS plastic |
Frequently asked questions
Yes, self-closing fire doors are mandatory for commercial and public buildings and for landlords. Regulations and laws can be found in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
The property owner or responsible person(s) must ensure a fire door is self-closing and maintained in working order.
The only exceptions are for cleaning cupboards or doors leading to plant rooms; however, these doors must have a Fire Door Keep Closed sign visible.
Personal residential homes do not require self-closing fire doors.
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