Briton fire rated Magnetic Door Holder
Briton Fire-Rated Magnetic Door Holder (500 Series)
Electric hold-open magnets permit fire doors to be held open during normal use, when used in conjunction with a suitable door closing device, fire alarm and detection system. In the event of fire or smoke detection the devices automatically deactivate allowing the doors to close under the action of the door closer.
Allegion - Briton 503
Electromagnetic wall mounted door holder, 24Vdc or 230Vac supply voltage
For use on fire & smoke doors 665mm to 1300mm wide, height 2500mm and 200kg
200N – 500N holding force, Surface mounted
Fire resistant ABC white plastic housing, Built-in release/test button to stimulate alarm activation
Allegion - Briton 533
Electromagnetic wall mounted door holder, 24 Vdc and 230 Vac supply voltage
200N holding force, Flush or surface mounted
Metal housing available in a range of metallic and powder coated finishes
Built-in release/test button to stimulate alarm activation
Allegion - Briton 533.FMB.SE
Floor mounting bracket for hardwired door holder
Enables magnetic door holders to be used when there isn’t a suitable wall to fix the holder to
Bracket comes complete with suitable fixings
Floor mounting bracket for use with 503 or 533 magnet
Allegion - Briton 533.C.SE
Floor mounting bracket for hardwired door holder
Enables magnetic door holders to be used when there isn’t a suitable wall to fix the holder to
Cover to convert 533 magnets for surface mounting.
Wall mounting bracket for use with 533 magnets
Certifications and Notable Installations for the Briton (Allegion) fire-rated magnetic door holders, especially the 500 Series and related solutions:
✅ Certifications & Fire Ratings
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EN 1155 certified: Standard for electromagnetic door holders, ensuring safe release in fire situations. Also CE and UKCA marked.
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Fire test performance:
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Briton 500 Series door holders are fire-rated up to 120 minutes on timber doors (EN 1634).
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Third‑party certification & traceability, including Certifire approval (e.g. CF109 for Briton 996 series) and compliance with industry standards such as EN 1155.
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Guidance & best-practice support: Allegion UK/Briton publishes professional support guides covering correct hardware specification, installation, maintenance, and longevity of fire-rated door systems.
🏗️ Notable Projects & Case Examples
While Briton 500 Series products are widely specified, explicit project references are less frequently documented online. However:
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Briton brand, part of Allegion, has been widely deployed in prestigious Middle East and global projects, especially for fire safety and accessibility. Exemplary installations include:
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Dubai International Airport, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Kingdom Centre (Saudi Arabia), and Sharjah Teaching Hospital, where Briton door hardware (closers, exit devices, holds) support fire-rated door systems.
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Fire door best-practice guidance and case support were showcased at events like FIREX International 2023 & Fire Safety Event 2024 in the UK, demonstrating real-world use in commercial, healthcare, and education sectors. These included live demos of Briton exit hardware used in fire-rated scenarios.
📋 Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
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| Certification | EN 1155 (CE, UKCA marked), Certifire (e.g. CF109) |
| Fire Rating | Up to 120 mins on timber doors (EN 1634 tested) |
| Quality Assurance | Third‑party testing, traceability, Declaration of Performance (DoP) |
| Published Guidance | Allegion/Briton ‘Fire Door Safety’ guides for specification & installation |
| Deployment Examples | Airports, hospitals, commercial developments in Middle East (e.g. Dubai Intl. Airport, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi) |
