Fire Doors

Fire doors are made with a specific fire resistance rating to reduce the spread of fires between rooms. In Europe, they are manufactured to comply with a new standard called EN 16034, which means they have achieved a specific rating and will withstand a blaze for a set period of time.

Internal fire doors are rated with an FD30 or FD60 specification. The number correlates with how long they will prevent a fire from spreading. The British Woodworking Federation Fire Door Alliance certifies fire rated doors if they meet the required standards. 

Fire doors are designed to stop a fire from spreading from one room to another. They are made of materials that do not catch fire easily. They have a closing mechanism and should offer a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes of protection from flames, smoke and extreme temperatures.

A fire-resistance rating is the difference between a standard door and a fire door. A fire door is typically made from a solid core that's engineered to withstand a blaze for a certain amount of time. 

In the UK there are strict regulations which apply to the use of fire rated doors in both new and existing buildings. The rules differ between commercial and domestic properties. In general, if a property is divided into ‘compartments’, then a fire rated door is required to protect escape routes such as staircases and corridors.