How long can a steel door resist fire?

Steel fire doors are typically rated FD30 or FD60, providing 30 or 60 minutes of certified fire resistance when installed and maintained in accordance with UK fire safety regulations.

What are steel fire doors?

Steel fire doors are purpose-built doors tested to UK standards, designed to resist fire and smoke, helping to protect escape routes, limit fire spread and improve overall building safety.

What are the benefits of steel fire doors?

Fire rated steel doors provide certified fire protection, excellent durability, low maintenance, enhanced security and long service life, making them suitable for commercial, industrial and public sector buildings.

Do steel fire doors improve building security?

Steel fire doors offer robust construction, increased resistance to forced entry and dependable fire protection, helping improve both building security and occupant safety in a range of buildings and properties.

How do I know which fire rating I need?

The required fire rating depends on your building’s fire risk assessment, layout and Building Regulations. NDS can recommend the appropriate FD30 or FD60 door for your premises.

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Fire Rated Steel Doors Available

FD30 & FD60 steel fire doors

We offer both FD30 and FD60 steel fire doors that are designed to provide certified fire protection for 30 minutes and 60 minutes. They are manufactured and tested to meet relevant fire safety standards, and they help compartmentalise buildings by slowing the spread of fire and smoke, allowing occupants more time to evacuate and reducing damage to property.

We install FD30 steel doors for commercial offices, apartment buildings, schools and internal corridors where 30-minute fire resistance is specified. FD60 steel fire doors offer enhanced protection, ideal for higher-risk environments such as plant rooms, service areas, warehouses, industrial facilities and escape routes where longer fire resistance is required.

Internal Steel Fire Doors

NDS supplies and installs internal steel fire doors that are specifically designed to protect escape routes and separate fire compartments within a building. Installed between rooms, corridors, stairwells and high-risk areas, they help contain fire and smoke while maintaining safe evacuation routes.

Our internal steel fire exit doors offer exceptional strength, impact resistance and provide a long service life, making them well suited to demanding commercial and industrial environments. They are available in a range of sizes, fire ratings and finishes to meet the needs of different applications.

Additional Options

We can add a variety of options for your commercial fire door systems, all of which adhere to the UK fire safety regulations. Along with custom sizes, additional options include:

Vision panels
Louvre panels
Powder-coated finishes
Drop bar system
Panic hardware

Fire Door Installation & Maintenance

We provide turnkey services including professional installation, maintenance and repairs for fire rated steel doors.

While there are no legal requirements on who installs steel fire doors, it is still critical to seek a professional to ensure the safety of a building’s residents. As an accredited installer, NDS guarantees a professional install, every time.

We can also provide an efficient repair service for commercial fire door systems, supporting urgent needs if there are any sort of issues. We address problems such as incorrect clearances, damaged seals, faulty self-closers and other hardware-related issues.

We also offer maintenance and servicing, with options for industry-leading 24/7 maintenance plans. If you are a responsible person or facilities manager looking for a reliable service that supports your responsibilities and insurance requirements, NDS is here to help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

+ How long can a steel door resist fire?

+ What are steel fire doors?

+ What are the benefits of steel fire doors?

+ Do steel fire doors improve building security?

+ How do I know which fire rating I need?