Composite Internal Fire Doors
Composite internal fire doors combine style and safety, offering a seamless blend of modern design with the robust features of a fire door. They’re designed to complement your interior décor while providing vital protection against the spread of fire and smoke, keeping your home or workspace safe.
These fire-rated composite doors are designed to look just like standard doors, but their advanced fire-resistant construction sets them apart. With an FD30 fire rating, they can effectively slow the spread of fire and smoke, giving you precious time to evacuate in an emergency. Ideal for homes or workplaces, composite internal fire doors are available in a range of designs to suit any décor. Supplied as a complete doorset with requisite ironmongery to deliver FD30 fire performance.
Pair them with smoke detectors for even greater peace of mind and explore exterior fire doors for a complete safety solution.
FAQs:
Can composite doors be fire rated?
Yes, composite doors can be fire rated. Fire-rated composite doors are specifically manufactured to meet fire safety standards, providing protection by resisting fire and smoke. If you’re looking for a fire-rated composite door, check that it’s certified and suitable for your needs, whether for domestic or commercial use.
What makes a composite door fire rated?
These fire-rated composite doors are made from fire-resistant materials, including solid cores, specialised seals, and fire integrity glass. They undergo rigorous testing to meet safety standards and are certified for their performance. Fire-rated composite doors also feature intumescent strips that expand when exposed to heat, sealing gaps to prevent the spread of fire. Also, additional smoke seals in the frame hinder smoke leakage in the event of a fire. When properly installed with their compatible frames and hardware, they play a crucial role in improving fire safety by slowing the spread of fire and smoke – giving people more time to evacuate.
Which internal doors need to be fire rated?
Fire-rated internal doors are typically required in areas where fire safety regulations apply. In homes, this is usually between a garage and living space or in houses with loft conversions. Fire doors are also required in shared or multi-storey buildings.