{"id":2811,"date":"2026-02-13T15:53:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2811"},"modified":"2026-02-18T15:53:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T15:53:39","slug":"10-fire-door-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/02\/13\/10-fire-door-questions-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things You Should Know About Fire Doors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.ecom-pb-block { max-width: 1800px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }\n.ecom-pb-block img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }\n.ecom-pb-block .img-text-container { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: center; }\n.ecom-pb-block .img-text-container > div { flex: 1; }\n.ecom-pb-block .ecom-pb-img-container { width: 100%; max-height: 500px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }\n.ecom-pb-block .ecom-pb-img-container img { width: 100%; height: auto; min-height: 500px; 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}\n    .ecom-pb-block .listicle-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n    .ecom-pb-block .ecom-pb-blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr) !important; gap: 20px !important; }\n}\n  \n@media (max-width: 480px) {\n    .ecom-pb-block .content-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n    .ecom-pb-block .ecom-pb-review-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n    .ecom-pb-block .image-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n    .ecom-pb-block .listicle-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }\n}\n\n@media screen and (max-width: 450px) {\n    .ecom-pb-block .ec-pb-faqs-container { width: 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; padding-left: 10px !important; padding-right: 10px !important; }\n    .ecom-pb-block .ec-pb-faq-details { width: 100% !important; margin-left: 0 !important; margin-right: 0 !important; }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"ecom-pb-block\">\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 10px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 04px; border-color: #004976; border-style: solid; border-radius: 08px; border-top-width: 04px; border-right-width: 04px; border-bottom-width: 04px; border-left-width: 04px; text-align: left\"><p><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/p><p><ul><li>Fire doors contain fire and smoke in the room where a fire starts.<\/li><li>FD30 fire doors resist fire for 30 minutes and FD60 doors provide 60-minute protection.<\/li><li>You need fire doors in all non-domestic properties, flats and houses of multiple occupancy.<\/li><li>Intumescent strips expand when heated to seal gaps between the door and frame.<\/li><li>A competent person must fit fire doors to ensure they work correctly.<\/li><li>Using wedges or props to hold fire doors open is illegal and dangerous.<\/li><li>Fire door retainers like Dorgard let you hold fire doors open legally.<\/li><li>You should inspect and maintain fire doors regularly, with frequency based on building type and risk.<\/li><li>You can paint fire doors with standard decorative paint without affecting their rating.<\/li><li>Building regulations specify where you need fire doors in domestic properties.<\/li><\/ul><\/p><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\"><p>Most of us walk through fire doors every day at home, at work or in public buildings. But how much do you actually know about them? We&#8217;ve put together expert answers to the most common fire door questions based on what customers ask our fire safety specialists. You can also read more about<a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/the-role-of-fire-doors\/\"> the role of fire doors in buildings<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Image + Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\">\n    <div class=\"img-text-container\" style=\"flex-direction: row;\">\n      <div class=\"ecom-pb-img-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/double-doors.png\" alt=\"Image\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h2>What Makes Fire Doors So Important for Building Safety?<\/h2><p>Fire doors keep fire and smoke contained in the room where a fire starts. They stop flames and toxic smoke from spreading to other parts of the building. This makes them a key part of any building&#8217;s passive fire protection, working alongside fire alarms, emergency lighting and escape routes to protect lives and property.<\/p><h2>What Do Fire Doors Actually Do?<\/h2><p>Fire doors do three things that save lives and reduce property damage:<\/p><p><ul><li><b>They compartmentalise buildings:<\/b> Fire stays in the room where it starts<\/li><li><b>They protect escape routes:<\/b> Corridors and stairways stay clear from fire, giving people more time to evacuate and giving firefighters better access<\/li><li><b>They limit damage:<\/b> The rest of the building, its contents and neighbouring properties stay protected&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Close Image + Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\"><h2>How Do Fire Doors Work to Prevent Fire Spread?<\/h2><p>Fire doors stop fire from spreading for a set period. Manufacturers build them from materials that withstand fire for either 30 minutes or 60 minutes, depending on the rating.<\/p><p>Every fire door has intumescent strips fitted in a groove around its edges. When a fire breaks out, heat makes these strips expand rapidly. They fill the gap between the door and frame, seal the room and stop fire spreading for the rated time.<\/p><p>Here&#8217;s the thing: a fire door only works if it&#8217;s closed when fire breaks out. So you should always fit your fire door with an automatic<a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/door-closers\/\"> fire door closer<\/a> and the right signage.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Image Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/fire-door-infographic.png\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: cover; display: block; border-radius: 4px;\">\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Close Image Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\"><h2>How Are Fire Doors Made and Certified?<\/h2><p>Fire doors are thicker than standard doors. Most have a solid core made from various materials. Construction varies between manufacturers, but every door must be tested and certified to withstand fire for at least 30 minutes.<\/p><p><b>Here&#8217;s how certification works:<\/b><\/p><p><b>1.<\/b> Manufacturers send their fire door and frame designs for testing as a complete set at an approved testing centre<\/p><p><b>2.<\/b> After successful testing, the design goes forward for certification<\/p><p><b>3.<\/b> Once approved, every fire door set built to those specifications gets a certification label<\/p><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Table Block -->\n  <div class=\"table-container table-row-mobile\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\">\n    <div class=\"table-caption\">Where to find certification information:<\/div>\n    <table class=\"desktop-table\" style=\"--header-bg: #004976; --header-text: #ffffff;\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Information on Label\n\n<\/th>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Location<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Manufacturer details<\/td>\n          <td>Top edge of door<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Date of manufacture<\/td>\n          <td>Top edge of door<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Fire rating (FD30\/FD60)<\/td>\n          <td>Top edge of door<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Certification scheme<\/td>\n          <td>Top edge of door<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <div class=\"mobile-rows\">\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Information on Label\n\n<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Manufacturer details<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Location<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Top edge of door<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Information on Label\n\n<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Date of manufacture<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Location<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Top edge of door<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Information on Label\n\n<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Fire rating (FD30\/FD60)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Location<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Top edge of door<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Information on Label\n\n<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Certification scheme<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Location<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Top edge of door<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Close Table Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Image Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; 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margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\">\n    <table class=\"desktop-table\" style=\"--header-bg: #004976; --header-text: #ffffff;\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Fire Door Rating<\/th>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Fire Resistance Time<\/th>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Typical Use<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong>FD30<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td>30 minutes<\/td>\n          <td>Homes, flats, offices\n\n<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong>FD60<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td>60 minutes<\/td>\n          <td>Higher-risk areas, care homes, escape routes<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong>FD90+<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td>90+ minutes<\/td>\n          <td>Specialist applications (rarely needed)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <div class=\"mobile-rows\">\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Fire Door Rating<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\"><strong>FD30<\/strong><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Fire Resistance Time<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">30 minutes<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Typical Use<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Homes, flats, offices\n\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Fire Door Rating<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\"><strong>FD60<\/strong><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Fire Resistance Time<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">60 minutes<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Typical Use<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Higher-risk areas, care homes, escape routes<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Fire Door Rating<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\"><strong>FD90+<\/strong><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Fire Resistance Time<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">90+ minutes<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Typical Use<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Specialist applications (rarely needed)<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Close Table Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\"><p>How well a fire door performs depends on proper installation with the right seals and fire-rated hardware, including<a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/door-closers\/\"> fire door closers<\/a>. Fire doors in busy areas can wear out over time, so check them regularly and sort out any maintenance issues quickly. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 set specific inspection frequencies for residential buildings over 11m.<\/p><p>Browse our range of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/30-and-60-minute-fire-doors-fd30-fd60\/\"> FD30 and FD60 fire doors<\/a> to find certified options for your building.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Image + Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\">\n    <div class=\"img-text-container\" style=\"flex-direction: row;\">\n      <div class=\"ecom-pb-img-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/office-hallway.png\" alt=\"Image\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h2>Are Fire Doors a Legal Requirement in the UK?<\/h2><p>Yes. You need fire doors in all non-domestic properties: businesses, commercial premises and public buildings. They&#8217;re also mandatory in residential flats and houses of multiple occupancy.<\/p><p>The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 says building operators in England and Wales must appoint a Responsible Person to manage fire safety. Part of their job is reducing the risk of fire spreading through the building.<\/p><p><b>Your fire risk assessment should identify:<\/b><\/p><p><ul><li>Where you need fire doors<\/li><li>What rating each door should have<\/li><li>Any extra requirements like smoke seals (FD30s\/FD60s)<\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Close Image + Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\"><h2>Do I Need Fire Doors in My House or Flat?<\/h2><p>Fire-rated doors add valuable protection in domestic properties. Here&#8217;s what you need to know.<\/p><h3>Houses and Bungalows<\/h3><p>Building regulations set out where you need fire doors:<\/p><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Table Block -->\n  <div class=\"table-container table-row-mobile\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\">\n    <table class=\"desktop-table\" style=\"--header-bg: #004976; --header-text: #ffffff;\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Situation<\/th>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">What You Need<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td>New builds or renovations with 3+ floors<\/td>\n          <td>Fire doors on every habitable room leading from a stairwell<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Loft conversions creating a third floor<\/td>\n          <td>Fire doors on rooms leading from the stairwell<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Door between your home and integral garage<\/td>\n          <td>Must be a fire door<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Standard two-storey homes<\/td>\n          <td>Not legally required, but worth considering<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <div class=\"mobile-rows\">\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Situation<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">New builds or renovations with 3+ floors<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">What You Need<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Fire doors on every habitable room leading from a stairwell<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Situation<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Loft conversions creating a third floor<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">What You Need<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Fire doors on rooms leading from the stairwell<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Situation<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Door between your home and integral garage<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">What You Need<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Must be a fire door<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Situation<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Standard two-storey homes<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">What You Need<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Not legally required, but worth considering<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Close Table Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\"><p>FD30 fire doors work well in most domestic situations.<\/p><h3>Flats and HMOs<\/h3><p>Your building should have a fire risk assessment that specifies door requirements. Building Regulations Approved Document B (Volume 1: Dwellings) sets these standards.<\/p><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Table Block -->\n  <div class=\"table-container table-row-mobile\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\">\n    <table class=\"desktop-table\" style=\"--header-bg: #004976; --header-text: #ffffff;\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Flat Location<\/th>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">What You Need<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Entrance door onto communal areas<\/td>\n          <td>FD30 fire door<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Flats 4.5m+ above ground level<\/td>\n          <td>Fire doors between all habitable rooms, plus entrance door<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Ground floor flats<\/td>\n          <td>Fire door at entrance if it opens onto a communal area. You usually don&#8217;t need internal fire doors if each room has an escape route<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <div class=\"mobile-rows\">\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Flat Location<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Entrance door onto communal areas<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">What You Need<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">FD30 fire door<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Flat Location<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Flats 4.5m+ above ground level<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">What You Need<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Fire doors between all habitable rooms, plus entrance door<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Flat Location<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Ground floor flats<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">What You Need<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Fire door at entrance if it opens onto a communal area. You usually don&#8217;t need internal fire doors if each room has an escape route<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Close Table Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Image + Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\">\n    <div class=\"img-text-container\" style=\"flex-direction: row-reverse;\">\n      <div class=\"ecom-pb-img-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/home-fire-door.png\" alt=\"Image\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h2>Can I Paint Fire Doors?<\/h2><p>Yes. You can use regular decorative paint or varnish on fire doors without affecting how they perform. You don&#8217;t need special fire-resistant paint.<\/p><h3>What to avoid when painting:<\/h3><ul><li>Don&#8217;t use heat or chemical paint strippers near intumescent seals<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t paint over hinges, hardware or seals<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t apply so many coats that the door can&#8217;t close properly<\/li><\/ul><h3>What about style?<\/h3><p>You don&#8217;t have to sacrifice looks. Fire doors come in various finishes: real wood veneer (oak, walnut, ash, sapele), Formica laminate and pre-painted RAL colours.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Close Image + Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\"><h2>Can I Leave Fire Doors Open Legally?<\/h2><p>Only if you use approved devices like a fire door retainer or hold-open free-swing door closer.<\/p><p><b>Never prop or wedge fire doors open.<\/b> It&#8217;s dangerous and illegal. Fire doors have self-closing devices so they shut automatically if fire breaks out. If you wedge a fire door open, it can&#8217;t stop fire spreading.<\/p><h3>Legal Ways to Hold Fire Doors Open<\/h3><p>Fire door retainers like Dorgard give you a practical, legal solution when you need fire doors to stay open for accessibility or ventilation:<\/p><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Table Block -->\n  <div class=\"table-container table-row-mobile\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\">\n    <table class=\"desktop-table\" style=\"--header-bg: #004976; --header-text: #ffffff;\">\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Product<\/th>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">How It Works<\/th>\n          <th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Best For<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong>Dorgard Fire Door Retainer<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td>Plunger releases at 65dB when fire alarm sounds<\/td>\n          <td>Retrofitting existing doors<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong>Free-swing door closer<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td>Door moves freely but closes automatically when alarm activates<\/td>\n          <td>High-traffic areas, care homes<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td><strong>Electromagnetic holders<\/strong><\/td>\n          <td>Wired to fire alarm panel and releases when power cuts<\/td>\n          <td>New builds, noisy environments<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <div class=\"mobile-rows\">\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Product<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\"><strong>Dorgard Fire Door Retainer<\/strong><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">How It Works<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Plunger releases at 65dB when fire alarm sounds<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Best For<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Retrofitting existing doors<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Product<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\"><strong>Free-swing door closer<\/strong><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">How It Works<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Door moves freely but closes automatically when alarm activates<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Best For<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">High-traffic areas, care homes<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"row-card\">\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Product<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\"><strong>Electromagnetic holders<\/strong><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">How It Works<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">Wired to fire alarm panel and releases when power cuts<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"row-item\">\n          <div class=\"row-label\">Best For<\/div>\n          <div class=\"row-value\">New builds, noisy environments<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Close Table Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Image + Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; 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padding: 12px 30px; background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500; transition: opacity 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.opacity='0.9'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.opacity='1'\">Shop Now<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Close Image + Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\"><h2>Who Can Install Fire Doors?<\/h2><p>A competent person with relevant training, experience and joinery skills must fit fire doors. Whatever a fire door&#8217;s rating, poor installation could mean it fails within five minutes.<\/p><p><b>Key installation requirements:<\/b><\/p><ul><li>Gap between fire door and frame: no more than 4mm at the top and sides (with 2-4mm being the industry standard)<\/li><li>Intumescent seals positioned correctly<\/li><li>Fire-rated hinges and hardware fitted properly<\/li><li>Door closes fully and latches correctly<\/li><\/ul><p>The Code of Practice for Fire Door Assemblies doesn&#8217;t require installers to hold specific certification. But the Fire Safety Order says a competent person must carry out the work: someone with the right training, experience, qualifications and knowledge.<\/p><h2>Professional Fire Door Installation<\/h2><p>Using qualified installers gives you confidence that everything meets requirements and your fire door will work when it matters.<\/p><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Image + Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\">\n    <div class=\"img-text-container\" style=\"flex-direction: row-reverse;\">\n      <div class=\"ecom-pb-img-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/shopimages\/products\/high\/Fire%20door%20installation.jpg\" alt=\"Image\">\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h2>Our Fire Door Installation Service<\/h2><p><ul><li>Nationwide service by certified fire door installers<\/li><li>We install all fire door sets and hardware purchased from Safelincs<\/li><li>Complete fire door and frame installation available<\/li><li>Experienced installers who know what they&#8217;re doing<\/li><\/ul><\/p><p><b>\u00a3719.79 ex VAT | \u00a3863.75 inc VAT<\/b><\/p>\n      <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: center;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/fire-door-installation\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 30px; background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 500; transition: opacity 0.2s;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.opacity='0.9'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.opacity='1'\">Learn More<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- Close Image + Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Header Block -->\n  <h2 style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left; text-align: center;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n  <!-- Close Header Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open FAQ Block -->\n  <section style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\">\n    <div class=\"ec-pb-faqs-container\" style=\"max-width: 1300px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 10px; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n      <details class=\"ec-pb-faq-details\" style=\"width: 95%; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto 5px; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n      <summary class=\"ec-pb-faq-summary\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px; border-radius: 10px; list-style: none; background: #004976; color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n        <strong>What is the difference between FD30 and FD60 fire doors?<\/strong>\n      <\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ec-pb-faq-answer\" style=\"padding: 20px 10px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; box-shadow: -2px 2px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n        FD30 fire doors resist fire for 30 minutes. FD60 fire doors give you 60 minutes of protection. FD60 doors are thicker (54mm compared to 44mm) and you&#8217;ll find them in higher-risk locations like care homes and commercial escape routes. Most homes need FD30 doors.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"ec-pb-faq-details\" style=\"width: 95%; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto 5px; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n      <summary class=\"ec-pb-faq-summary\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px; border-radius: 10px; list-style: none; background: #004976; color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n        <strong>How often should I inspect fire doors?<\/strong>\n      <\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ec-pb-faq-answer\" style=\"padding: 20px 10px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; box-shadow: -2px 2px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n        Inspection frequency depends on building type. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require quarterly checks for communal fire doors in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres in height, and annual checks (on a best endeavours basis) for flat entrance doors. BS 9999 and the British Woodworking Federation recommends six-monthly checks as general guidance, with more frequent checks in high-traffic areas.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"ec-pb-faq-details\" style=\"width: 95%; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto 5px; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n      <summary class=\"ec-pb-faq-summary\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px; border-radius: 10px; list-style: none; background: #004976; color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n        <strong>Can I fit a fire door myself?<\/strong>\n      <\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ec-pb-faq-answer\" style=\"padding: 20px 10px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; box-shadow: -2px 2px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n        We don&#8217;t recommend it. Fire door installation needs precise fitting with 2-4mm gaps, correct seal placement and fire-rated hardware. Get it wrong and your fire door won&#8217;t work. A competent installer makes sure your door meets legal requirements and performs correctly.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"ec-pb-faq-details\" style=\"width: 95%; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto 5px; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n      <summary class=\"ec-pb-faq-summary\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px; border-radius: 10px; list-style: none; background: #004976; color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n        <strong>What happens if someone props fire doors open illegally?<\/strong>\n      <\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ec-pb-faq-answer\" style=\"padding: 20px 10px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; box-shadow: -2px 2px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n        Propping fire doors open is a serious offence under UK fire safety law. The Responsible Person could face prosecution, substantial fines and even a prison sentence. But here&#8217;s what really matters: wedged-open fire doors can&#8217;t contain fire, and that can cost lives.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <details class=\"ec-pb-faq-details\" style=\"width: 95%; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto 5px; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n      <summary class=\"ec-pb-faq-summary\" style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; width: 100%; font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px; border-radius: 10px; list-style: none; background: #004976; color: #ffffff; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n        <strong>Do fire doors need intumescent strips?<\/strong>\n      <\/summary>\n      <div class=\"ec-pb-faq-answer\" style=\"padding: 20px 10px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; box-shadow: -2px 2px 0px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); box-sizing: border-box;\">\n        Yes. Intumescent strips are essential. They fit around the door edges and expand when they get hot, sealing the gap between door and frame. Without properly fitted intumescent seals, your fire door can&#8217;t achieve its rated fire resistance.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n  <!-- Close FAQ Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-width: 0px; border-color: #000000; border-style: solid; border-radius: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; text-align: left\"><p><b>Ask a Question<\/b><\/p><p>Still got questions about fire doors? Ask one of our experts on our fire safety forum.<\/p><p>All information correct at time of publication.<\/p><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Fire doors contain fire and smoke in the room where a fire starts. 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