Hello
My elderly mum has moved into an older person's apartment.
The fire door is far too heavy for her. She is unable to even open the door. If the tension is altered it snaps shut fast and is dangerous.
Do you know of an alternative that meets fire regs but will enable her to open the door with ease.
I struggle to use it and I’m fit and well.
With thanks

Toni

Hi Toni 

You need a free-swing fire door closer. For example the Fireco Freedor fire door closer and retainer allows the door being used like any normal door but will trigger an integral door closer when a fire breaks out.

Harry

Make sure its not a composite door as I have been having issues with those where the manufacturer won't permit them as they were not in the original design.