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What is an FD30 fire-rated door, and when is one required?

FD30 means a door resists fire for 30 minutes under standard test conditions. What to know before specifying one.

What is an FD30 fire-rated door, and when is one required?

FD30 is a UK fire-door classification. It means the door resists fire for 30 minutes under standard test conditions. The number after "FD" is the duration in minutes, so classifications such as FD60 also exist.

How doors are tested

Testing covers the complete assembly, not only the leaf: leaf, frame, hinges and supporting components. Methods follow standards such as BS 476 (UK) and EN 1634 (Europe). WiraDoor fire-rated doors are tested to UK BS 476 and EU EN 1634, and by Sucofindo in Indonesia. Since 2015, WiraDoor has developed flush and panelled door sets meeting the FD30 rating, tested through BM Trada.

Why installation matters

Fire performance applies to the configuration that was tested. Changing the hardware, trimming the leaf or using a different frame can alter it. For this reason, fire-rated doors should be ordered as door sets and installed to specification.

Where they are used

Escape routes, stairwells, hotel and apartment corridors, hospitals and plant rooms. Exact requirements should follow your consultant and local building regulations.

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