Collection: Steel Fire Doors

Steel fire doors are available in a range of configurations to suit internal and external applications, fire resistance requirements, and operational needs. The correct type depends on the building’s fire strategy and required certification.

Internal Steel Fire Doors (Tested to BS EN 1634-1)

These doors are installed within the building to maintain compartmentation.Common Fire Ratings:

• FD60 – 60 minutes fire resistance
• FD120 – 120 minutes fire resistance

Used in:

• Corridors
• Stairwells
• Plant rooms
• Service risers
• Compartment walls

External Steel Fire Doors

(Tested to BS EN 16034 in conjunction with BS EN 14351-1)

Designed for external openings while providing certified fire resistance and environmental performance.

Used for:

• Final exits
• External escape routes
• Plant enclosures
• Service yard access

These doors require CE and/or UKCA marking and a Declaration of Performance (DoP).

Fire Exit Steel Doors

Fire-rated doors fitted with compliant emergency hardware:

• BS EN 1125 – Panic exit devices
• BS EN 179 – Emergency push pads

Used on protected escape routes.

Fire and Security Rated Steel Doors

Doors that combine:

• Fire resistance (e.g. FD60 or FD120)
• Security certification (e.g. LPS 1175 or PAS 24 or Secured by Design)

Specified in higher risk environments.

Glazed Steel Fire Doors

Incorporate certified fire rated glazing systems while maintaining fire performance.

Used in:

• Offices
• Schools
• Healthcare facilities
• Commercial corridors

Louvred Steel Fire Doors

Include certified fire rated ventilation panels.

Common in:

• Boiler rooms
• Electrical intake rooms
• Mechanical plant areas

Smoke Control Steel Fire Doors

Specified as:

• FD60S / FD120S

Fitted with smoke seals and tested for smoke leakage performance.

Single and Double Leaf Fire Doors

Available as:

• Single leaf doors
• Double leaf doors for wider openings

All configurations must remain within certified test evidence.

Steel fire doors can combine multiple performance characteristics, including fire resistance, security rating, glazing, ventilation, and external compliance, provided the complete door set is independently tested and certified. Selection should always align with Approved Document B and the building’s fire risk assessment.

Steel fire doors can be configured to suit operational needs, architectural appearance, and additional performance requirements — provided all elements remain within the scope of the certified test evidence (e.g. BS EN 1634-1 for internal doors and BS EN 16034 for external doors).

Fire Rating Options

Steel fire doors are commonly available as:

• FD60 (60 minutes fire resistance)
• FD120 (120 minutes fire resistance)
• Smoke control variants (e.g. FD60S / FD120S)

Fire rating selection must align with the building’s fire strategy.

Door Configuration

• Single leaf doors (standard personnel access)
• Double leaf doors (for wider openings or higher occupancy areas)
• Overpanels or side panels (where certified)

Made to measure sizing

All configurations must match tested certification scope.

Fire Rated Glazing

• Vision panels in various shapes and sizes
• Clear or obscured fire rated glass
• Certified glazing systems installed within tested limits

Glazing must be compatible with the door’s fire certification.

Fire Rated Louvre Panels

• Integrated ventilation panels
• Certified fire rated louvre systems
• Positioned to suit plant and service areas

Used where airflow is required without compromising fire performance.

Finish and Appearance

• Polyester powder coated finishes
• Wide range of RAL colours
• Frame and leaf colour matching

Ironmongery and Hardware

Options may include:

• Lever handles
• Mortice locks
• Door closers (self closing devices are mandatory for fire doors)
• Panic hardware (BS EN 1125 / BS EN 179)
• Electric strikes or access control integration

All hardware must be certified for use with the fire door set.

Combined Fire and Security Performance

Some steel fire doors can also be specified with:

• LPS 1175 security ratings
• PAS 24 compliance

Provided both fire and security performance are independently certified together.

External Performance Enhancements (External Fire Doors)

For external applications, additional features may include:

• Weather seals
• Insulated cores
• Thermal breaks
• Compliance with BS EN 14351-1

Acoustic Upgrades

Where required, acoustic cores can be incorporated while maintaining fire certification.

Steel fire doors offer a wide range of design and performance customisations, but all modifications must remain within certified test evidence to ensure continued compliance with fire regulations and Building Regulations Approved Document B.

Steel fire doors are installed wherever fire compartmentation and protected escape routes are required under Building Regulations and the building’s fire strategy. Their robust construction makes them particularly suitable for commercial, industrial, and multi occupancy environments.

Commercial Buildings

Commonly used in:

• Office corridors
• Protected stairwells
• Service risers
• Storage rooms
• Back of house areas

They help maintain compartment lines and protect evacuation routes.

Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Specified for:

• Plant rooms
• Electrical intake rooms
• Generator rooms
• Internal fire compartment walls
• External fire rated access points

Steel construction provides durability in high traffic and harsh environments.

Residential and Multi Occupancy Buildings

Installed in:

• Apartment block corridors
• Communal stairwells
• Basement access
• Service cupboards
• Bin stores

Often specified as FD60 or FD120 depending on the fire strategy.

Schools and Public Sector Buildings

Used for:

• Classroom corridors
• Assembly hall access
• Staff areas
• Plant enclosures

Frequently combined with vision panels for improved visibility.

Healthcare Facilities

Specified in:

• Protected escape routes
• Utility and plant rooms
• Pharmacy storage areas
• Compartment walls

Often include smoke control performance.

Combined Fire and Security Applications

In higher-risk environments, steel fire doors may also incorporate security certification (e.g. LPS 1175), making them suitable for:

• Data rooms
• Infrastructure buildings
• Utility sites

External Fire Rated Applications

External steel fire doors are used for:

• Final exits
• External escape routes
• Plant enclosures
• Service yard access

These must comply with BS EN 16034 (in conjunction with BS EN 14351-1).

Steel fire doors are selected wherever maintaining fire compartmentation, protecting life safety routes, and ensuring regulatory compliance is essential. The specific fire rating (FD60, FD120, etc.) should always align with the building’s fire risk assessment and Approved Document B requirements.

Steel fire doors are engineered to deliver certified fire resistance, structural strength, and long-term reliability in demanding environments. They form a critical part of a building’s passive fire protection strategy.

Certified Fire Resistance

Tested to recognised standards such as:

• BS EN 1634-1 (internal fire doors)
• BS EN 16034 (external fire doors, in conjunction with BS EN 14351-1)

Available in common ratings such as FD60 and FD120, providing defined periods of fire protection.

Benefit:

• Helps maintain compartmentation
• Protect escape routes
• Slow fire spread

Optional Smoke Control

Available as smoke control variants (e.g. FD60S), incorporating smoke seals.Benefit: Limits the movement of cold smoke, improving visibility and survivability during evacuation.

Robust Steel Construction

Manufactured from reinforced steel with heavy-duty frames.

Benefit: High durability, impact resistance, and suitability for high-traffic commercial and industrial settings.

Fire-Rated Glazing Options

Can incorporate certified fire-resistant vision panels.

Benefit: Improves visibility and safety along corridors without compromising fire performance.

Fire-Rated Louvre Options

Certified ventilation panels can be integrated where airflow is required.

Benefit: Allows environmental control in plant rooms and service areas while maintaining fire resistance.

Optional Combined Security Performance

Some steel fire doors can also achieve:

• LPS 1175
• PAS 24

Benefit: Provides both fire protection and resistance to forced entry where required.

Suitable for Internal and External Use

External variants are compliant with:

• BS EN 16034
• BS EN 14351-1

Benefit: Combines fire resistance with weather and environmental performance.

Wide Range of Finishes

Available in various powder-coated RAL colours and finishes.

Benefit: Achieves compliance without compromising architectural appearance.

Low Maintenance

Steel construction resists warping, splitting, and environmental degradation.

Benefit: Long service life with minimal ongoing maintenance requirements.

Steel fire doors provide dependable, certified passive fire protection while offering durability, flexibility, and compliance across commercial, industrial, and multi-occupancy buildings.

Steel fire doors are regulated life-safety products and must comply with European testing standards, UK Building Regulations, and certified installation requirements. The specific compliance depends on whether the door is internal or external, and whether smoke control or escape functions are required.

Fire Resistance Testing Standards

Internal Steel Fire Doors

Must be tested to:

• BS EN 1634-1 – Fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies

Classifications are based on:

• E (Integrity) – Resistance to flames and hot gases
• EI (Integrity & Insulation) – Resistance to flames and heat transfer

Common ratings include FD60 and FD120.

External Steel Fire Doors

Must comply with:

• BS EN 16034 – Fire-resisting and/or smoke control characteristics
• Used in conjunction with BS EN 14351-1 – External pedestrian doorsets

External fire doors require:

• CE and/or UKCA marking
• A Declaration of Performance (DoP)

This ensures both fire resistance and environmental performance compliance.

Building Regulations

Steel fire doors must align with:

• Approved Document B (Fire Safety)
• The building’s fire strategy
• Fire risk assessment requirements

Correct fire rating selection depends on compartmentation and escape route design.

Smoke Control (If Required)

Where smoke control is specified:

• Doors may be tested to EN 1634-3 (smoke leakage)
• Fitted with certified smoke seals
• Often designated as FD60S / FD120S

Emergency Escape Compliance (If Applicable)

If the fire door forms part of an escape route:

• Panic hardware must comply with BS EN 1125
• Emergency push pads must comply with BS EN 179
• Doors must open in the direction of escape where required

Security measures must not restrict safe egress.

Combined Fire and Security (If Specified)

Where security certification is required alongside fire resistance:

• Must meet standards such as LPS 1175 or PAS 24

Fire and security certification must both apply to the complete door set

Installation Compliance

To maintain certification:

• The complete door set (leaf, frame, glazing, seals, hardware) must match tested configuration
• Installation must follow manufacturer instructions
• Fire stopping around the frame must be correctly completed
• No unauthorised hardware changes

Improper installation can invalidate certification.

Ongoing Safety and Maintenance

Under fire safety regulations, fire doors must be:

• Regularly inspected
• Maintained to ensure self closing and latching
• Checked for seal integrity and damage
• Records may be required in commercial buildings.

When correctly specified, installed, and maintained, steel fire doors provide certified passive fire protection in compliance with UK Building Regulations and recognised European testing standards.

Steel fire doors are certified life safety products and must be installed and maintained strictly in accordance with their tested specification. Incorrect installation or unauthorised alterations can invalidate fire certification and compromise compliance with Approved Document B.

Installation Requirements

Install as a Complete Certified Door Set

Steel fire doors must be installed as the complete tested assembly, including:

• Door leaf
• Frame
• Intumescent seals
• Smoke seals (if applicable)
• Hinges
• Door closer
• Glazing system (if fitted)
• Lock and ironmongery

All components must match the certification tested to BS EN 1634-1 (internal) or BS EN 16034 (external).

Structural Fixing

• Frame must be securely fixed into suitable structural substrate
• Correct fixing centres must be used
• Frame must be square, plumb, and level
• Gaps between frame and wall must be correctly fire stopped with approved materials

Improper fixing can reduce fire performance.

Door Clearances and Alignment

• Manufacturer’s permitted gap tolerances must be followed
• Door must self close fully and latch correctly
• Hinges must be correctly installed and load rated

Incorrect gaps may compromise integrity performance.

Smoke Control Installation (If Applicable)

Where specified as FD60S / FD120S:

• Smoke seals must be correctly fitted
• No damage to seal continuity
• Hardware must not interfere with seal operation

External Fire Doors

For external installations:

• Must comply with BS EN 16034 in conjunction with BS EN 14351-1
• Weather seals correctly fitted
• Threshold installed properly
• Environmental protection maintained
• CE/UKCA marking and Declaration of Performance must remain valid.

Supply Only Considerations

Steel fire doors can be supplied for installation by competent contractors, however:

• Installer assumes responsibility for maintaining certification
• Installation must strictly follow manufacturer detail
• Incorrect installation may invalidate fire rating
• Professional installation is strongly recommended.

Maintenance Requirements

Fire doors are legally required to be maintained as part of the building’s fire safety management.

Routine Inspection (Recommended Quarterly in Commercial Buildings)

Check for:

• Smooth operation
• Self-closing and full latching
• Damage to door leaf or frame
• Intumescent and smoke seal condition
• Secure hinge and hardware fixings
• No unauthorised alterations

Hardware Maintenance

• Adjust door closers
• Lubricate hinges and locks
• Confirm latch engagement
• Ensure panic hardware functions correctly (if fitted)

Glazing and Louvre Checks

• Fire rated glazing must be intact
• Beading must remain secure
• Fire rated louvre panels must be undamaged

Record Keeping

In commercial and multi occupancy buildings, fire door inspections should be logged to demonstrate compliance with fire safety legislation.

When properly installed and routinely maintained, steel fire doors provide reliable, certified passive fire protection while ensuring continued compliance with UK fire safety regulations.

(Indicative UK pricing – excludes VAT unless stated)

The cost of steel fire doors varies depending on fire rating (FD60 or FD120), internal or external application, size, glazing or louvre options, hardware specification, and installation complexity.

Internal Steel Fire Doors (FD60)

(Tested to BS EN 1634-1)

• Supply only: From £950 – £1,600
• Supplied and installed: From £1,900 – £3,200

Based on a standard single leaf personnel door size (approx. 900mm x 2100mm).

Internal Steel Fire Doors (FD120)

• Supply only: From £1,400 – £2,400
• Supplied and installed: From £2,800 – £4,800

Higher ratings require heavier construction and upgraded hardware.

External Steel Fire Doors

(BS EN 16034 in conjunction with BS EN 14351-1)

• Supply only: From £1,300 – £2,300
• Supplied and installed: From £2,500 – £4,500

Includes weather seals and environmental performance compliance.

Fire Exit Steel Fire Doors

(Fire-rated with panic hardware)

• Supply only: From £1,500 – £2,500
• Supplied and installed: From £3,000 – £5,000

Hardware specification significantly affects pricing.

Glazed Steel Fire Doors

Adding certified fire rated glazing typically increases cost by:

• £350 – £1,200+, depending on size and rating.

Louvred Steel Fire Doors

Fire-rated ventilation panels may add:

• £400 – £1,000+, depending on configuration.

Combined Fire and Security Rated Doors

If combining fire rating with LPS 1175 or PAS 24 security:

• Expect an additional £800 – £2,500+, depending on security level.

Double Leaf Steel Fire Doors

• Supply only: From £1,900 – £3,800+
• Supplied and installed: From £3,800 – £7,000+

What Affects Final Pricing

• Fire rating (FD60 vs FD120)
• Internal vs external compliance requirements
• Door size and configuration
• Glazing or louvre panels
• Panic hardware
• Powder coated finish
• Access control integration
• Installation access and structural preparation

Getting an Accurate Quote

Because steel fire doors must be installed as certified door sets tested to specific standards, accurate opening sizes and fire rating requirements are essential. A site survey is recommended to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, correct specification, and accurate installation pricing.