Fire doors hold back fire and limit heat transfer between the fire compartments of a building. They come with EI30, EI60 and EI90 ratings, in metal or timber, with additional hardware for escape routes. We install them in basements, boiler rooms, stairwells and commercial buildings.
With fire doors, the choice is not a matter of taste. The required rating is set by the design documentation; you then choose the version, hardware and size.
The rating tells you how many minutes the door holds back fire and heat. EI30, EI60 and EI90 are available. You do not choose the rating yourself — it is set by the fire safety design documentation.
Choose metal doors for basements, boiler rooms and garages. Choose timber where appearance matters. Both versions achieve the same EI class.
A door closer shuts the door automatically after every use. A panic bar lets people open the door in the direction of escape without a key. The type of hardware is set by the fire safety plan.
The certificate covers a tested range of sizes, so the door cannot be adjusted freely. On an escape route, the door opens in the direction of escape.
Send us your door schedule or design documentation and we will prepare a quote for the whole building.
Each manufacturer has its own designs, materials and classes — we are happy to advise on what works best for your building.
A Piedmontese manufacturer of interior and entrance doors, known for lacquered and veneered finishes and quiet opening systems. It has been making doors in Italy since 1990, and its range also includes concealed frames and flush-to-wall doors.
A leading European manufacturer of security and fire doors. Its range covers certified classes RC2–RC4 and fire resistance EI30–EI90, for residential and commercial buildings.
A Spanish manufacturer of solid wood entrance doors. Handcrafted, weather-resistant and available in a wide choice of designs, from classic to contemporary.
What customers ask us before they decide.
The letter E stands for integrity: the door holds back flames and hot gases. The letter I stands for insulation: the door limits heat transfer to the cold side. The number is the time in minutes. An EI30 door maintains this performance for 30 minutes, EI60 for 60 minutes and EI90 for 90 minutes. The rating applies to the whole assembly: leaf, frame, seals and hardware.
Fire doors are mandatory wherever a building separates fire compartments. Typically these are basements, boiler rooms, garages, stairwells and plant rooms. The obligation and the required rating are set by the design documentation for the specific building. There is no general rule for all buildings. The list of rooms should be confirmed by a certified fire safety engineer. Do not present it as a definitive regulation.
On delivery we supply the Declaration of Performance (DoP) and the CE marking, along with the manufacturer's instructions for installation, use and maintenance. Keep this documentation. The authorities or the building manager may ask for it during a building inspection. Please confirm the exact list of documents. Check whether you also issue a declaration of correct installation.
A Declaration of Performance is a document issued by the manufacturer. It lists the verified properties of the product, including its fire resistance class. It is based on the European Construction Products Regulation. Without this document a door is not proven to be fire-rated, even if it looks the same.
Fire doors only work when they are closed. A door closer shuts the door automatically after every use. It is commonly required on doors to stairwells, basements and boiler rooms. The letter C in a door's specification means the door has been tested with a closer. Please confirm whether you supply and fit the closer or whether the client orders it separately.
A panic bar lets people open the door in the direction of escape by pushing a bar or lever, without a key. It is required on escape routes. The type of hardware depends on whether the people using the building are familiar with it. Public buildings with many visitors have stricter requirements than offices. The requirement for a specific building is set by its fire safety plan. The type of hardware should be confirmed by the designer.
Choose metal doors for basements, boiler rooms, garages and plant rooms. They withstand frequent use and mechanical stress. Choose timber where appearance matters, such as hotel rooms, offices and flat entrances. Both versions achieve the same EI class. The difference is in appearance, weight and price.
The owner or building manager must keep the doors in perfect working order. Regularly check that the closer works, the condition of the seals and that the door closes tightly. How often inspections are needed depends on the type of door and on whether it is linked to a fire alarm. The manufacturer's instructions set the minimum interval. Do not publish this question with a specific interval until a certified fire safety engineer has confirmed it. Doors with hold-open devices linked to an alarm follow a different regime from ordinary doors with a closer. A wrong interval is a legal risk for the building manager.
Not automatically. Fire resistance and burglar resistance are separate certificates. A door is burglar-resistant only if it also has an RC class under EN 1627. Some models combine both certificates, for example EI30 and RC3. If you need both, tell us before ordering. Please confirm that you offer a model combining EI and RC. The answer must match the one on the security doors page.
The required rating is set by the building's fire safety design documentation, prepared by a certified fire safety engineer. For existing buildings, the building manager often holds this information. We supply and install doors according to the requirements in the documentation. We do not set the required rating ourselves. The last sentence is important. It separates your responsibility from the designer's.
At the measurement visit we tell you whether the new door fits the existing frame, how long installation takes and what it costs. The visit is free and with no obligation.
