Fire Rated Steel Doors
Fire Rated Steel Entrance Doors — FD30 & FD60 Certified
FD30 & FD60 Certified
Steel entrance doors engineered for fire safety and regulatory compliance
SteelR manufactures bespoke fire rated steel entrance doors certified to FD30 and FD60 standards. Steel is inherently fire resistant — it does not burn, warp or delaminate under extreme heat, making it the superior material choice for fire door construction.
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Building Safety Act 2022 has significantly strengthened fire safety requirements across UK residential buildings. Approved Document B of the Building Regulations now demands rigorous compliance for entrance doors in flats, new builds and multi-occupancy properties. Our fire rated doors meet and exceed these requirements.
Approved Document B
Fire ratings explained
Fire door ratings indicate how long a door will maintain its structural integrity and prevent the passage of fire and smoke during a fire. These ratings are determined through independent testing to BS 476-22 or BS EN 1634-1 and are a legal requirement under UK Building Regulations.
The door maintains its structural integrity and prevents the passage of fire and smoke for a minimum of 30 minutes. This is the standard requirement for individual flat entrance doors in residential blocks under Approved Document B. In practical terms, FD30 provides residents with 30 minutes of protected time to evacuate safely.
The door maintains its structural integrity and prevents the passage of fire and smoke for a minimum of 60 minutes. Required for doors in common areas, protected escape routes, stairwell enclosures and higher-risk applications such as buildings over 18 metres. FD60 provides the highest level of passive fire protection available in residential door systems.
Applications
Who needs fire rated doors
Fire rated entrance doors are a legal requirement across a wide range of UK residential properties. Whether you are a developer, architect, housing provider or individual homeowner, compliance with Building Regulations is not optional.
Flat Entrance Doors
FD30 fire rated entrance doors for individual flats and apartments, meeting Approved Document B requirements. Essential for blocks of flats where compartmentation protects residents and escape routes.
New Build Developments
Fire rated steel doors for residential developers seeking Building Control sign-off. We supply door schedules, certification packs and phased delivery to match your build programme.
HMO Properties
Houses in Multiple Occupation require fire rated doors to meet HMO licensing conditions. Our FD30 doors satisfy local authority requirements while providing genuine long-term durability.
Housing Associations
Stock replacement and refurbishment programmes for social housing providers. Fire rated steel doors that exceed minimum standards, reduce long-term maintenance costs and improve resident safety.
Architects & Specifiers
Full NBS specification clauses, BIM data, fire test certificates and technical drawings. We support specification from concept through to completion, including site surveys and installation coordination.
Leaseholder Upgrades
Homeowners in flats and maisonettes replacing non-compliant doors. Our fire rated doors satisfy freeholder and Building Control requirements without compromising on design or kerb appeal.
Technical Specification
Specification comparison
| Feature | Standard Steel Door | FD30 Fire Rated | FD60 Fire Rated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire integrity | No rating | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Smoke seal | Optional | Intumescent + smoke seal | Intumescent + smoke seal |
| Security | SR3 available | SR3 available | SR3 available |
| Glazing | Any | Fire-rated glass | Fire-rated glass |
| Self-closing | Optional | Required | Required |
| Certification | N/A | CE marked, tested | CE marked, tested |
Trade & Development
Project-level support for professionals
We work with developers, architects and housing associations across the UK on projects ranging from individual flat conversions to large-scale new build developments. Our team provides end-to-end support from specification through to installation.
Every fire rated door is manufactured to order, allowing us to accommodate varying aperture sizes, fire ratings and finishes across a single development. We provide full certification packs for Building Control sign-off.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do flat entrance doors need to be fire rated?
Yes. Under Approved Document B of the Building Regulations, entrance doors to individual flats in blocks must achieve a minimum FD30 fire rating — providing 30 minutes of fire resistance. This applies to both new builds and replacement doors in existing buildings. Since the Building Safety Act 2022, enforcement of these requirements has become significantly stricter, particularly in buildings over 11 metres in height.
What is the difference between FD30 and FD60?
FD30 provides 30 minutes of fire integrity and is the standard requirement for individual flat entrance doors. FD60 provides 60 minutes of fire integrity and is required for doors in common areas, protected escape routes, stairwell enclosures and higher-risk applications. Both ratings are determined through independent fire testing to BS 476-22 or BS EN 1634-1, measuring how long the door maintains its structural integrity and prevents the passage of fire and smoke.
Can a fire rated door also be a security door?
Absolutely. SteelR fire rated doors combine FD30 or FD60 fire certification with SR3 security ratings as standard. Steel is uniquely suited to achieving both — its inherent material properties provide natural fire resistance while its strength delivers exceptional security. This dual certification is particularly valuable for flat entrance doors, which must meet both fire safety and security requirements under Building Regulations.
Do you supply fire rated doors for multi-unit developments?
Yes. We work with developers, architects and housing associations across the UK on projects ranging from small conversions to large-scale new builds. We provide NBS specification clauses, door schedule pricing, project-level technical support and phased delivery programmes. Every door is manufactured to order, allowing us to accommodate varying aperture sizes, fire ratings and finishes across a single development.