FD30 fire doors are a crucial component of modern building safety. These doors are designed to protect life and property in the event of a fire by preventing the spread of fire, smoke, and heat from one area to another.
FD30 Fire Doors have specific requirements for installation, using necessary components such as hinges, handles, and seals. This ensures a precise fit and optimal performance in fire resistance. Many options come pre-finished, reducing installation time and effort, so you can quickly enhance your property's safety.
An FD30 door is a fire resistance certification, certifying a protective 30-minute fire door, withstanding the spread of fire and smoke for up to 30 minutes. Our fire door range includes a wide range of wood species and finishes including Oak fire doors, White fire doors, Walnut fire doors, and even some fire doors with glass (FD30 glazed fire doors).
FD30 fire doors are engineered to act as barriers against fire and smoke, preventing their spread within a building. Here’s how they function:
Intumescent Seals: When exposed to high temperatures, these seals expand to fill gaps between the door and the frame, creating a tight barrier against fire and smoke.
Fire-Resistant Materials: The door’s core and surface materials are designed to withstand intense heat, maintaining structural integrity for 30 minutes.
Smoke Seals: Many FD30 doors include additional smoke seals, preventing toxic smoke from spreading, which is often the primary cause of fatalities in fires.
Self-Closing Mechanism: Ensures the door automatically closes after being opened, maintaining the fire compartment.
While both FD30 and FD60 fire doors serve the same purpose of fire protection, their differences lie in their resistance capabilities, construction, and applications.
FD30 Fire Doors: Provide 30 minutes of fire resistance.
FD60 Fire Doors: Offer 60 minutes of fire resistance, making them suitable for higher-risk areas.
FD30 Doors: Typically lighter and may use thinner materials while still meeting fire safety standards.
FD60 Doors: Built with thicker, more robust materials for extended resistance.
FD30 Doors: Commonly used in residential properties, especially in internal areas.
FD60 Doors: Preferred in commercial and industrial settings or areas requiring higher protection levels.
FD30 Doors: Generally more affordable due to their lower resistance rating and simpler construction.
FD60 Doors: Higher cost reflects their enhanced durability and fire protection.
FD30 fire doors are versatile and suitable for various environments. Here’s where they are most commonly used:
Installed between living areas and garages.
Used in loft conversions to comply with UK building regulations.
Positioned in hallways leading to staircases for safe evacuation routes.
Ideal for office partitions and meeting rooms.
Used in small retail shops to separate storage areas from public spaces.
Schools and libraries use FD30 doors in low-risk areas to compartmentalise spaces.
Suitable for internal areas in hospitals and care homes where a 30-minute barrier is sufficient.
Essential in apartment buildings to separate individual flats from communal corridors.
Installed in shared kitchen or utility spaces.
There are numerous benefits to installing internal fire doors in your home or business, including:
An FD30 door is a fire-resistant door, providing protection for a minimum of 30 minutes. The door has been tested for the maximum time, receiving a fire-safe certification. An internal FD30 door is designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke for up to 30 minutes.
An internal FD30 fire-rated door is designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke (FD30S) it should be able to do this for a minimum of 30 minutes to gain its fire-safe certification.
Fire doors are available in either an FD30 or FD60 rating. An FD30 fire door is the most popular choice, it provides 30 minutes of protection from a fire. Slowing the spread and while allowing for 30 minutes of evacuation time the doors are 45mm thick. FD60 doors are 54mm thick and allow for 60 minutes of protection and evacuation time. FD60 doors are usually used in high-rise buildings or can be used in homes where occupants may need as much time as possible to evacuate.
Yes, FD30 fire-rated doors can often be installed in existing buildings, but an appropriate professional should be consulted.
Yes, FD30 Fire Doors are compliant with UK fire safety regulations, including BS 476 Part 22 or EN 1634 standards. These certifications ensure that the doors have been rigorously tested and meet the required fire resistance criteria.
