{"id":7492,"date":"2023-10-26T09:26:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T09:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7492"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:19:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T09:19:34","slug":"difference-between-fd30-fd60-fire-doors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/10\/26\/difference-between-fd30-fd60-fire-doors\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between FD30 and FD60 fire doors?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/fire-door-ratings-fd30-or-fd60\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/fire-door-image.jpg\" alt=\"FD30 Fire doos\" style=\"width:195px;height:329px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">FD30 Fire Door<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/30-and-60-minute-fire-doors-fd30-fd60\/\">Fire doors are essential<\/a> for every building, preventing the spread of smoke and flames in the event of a fire. By holding back fire and smoke, fire doors provide time for building occupants to evacuate. This time also limits damage to other areas of the building. In the event of a fire, more time to escape reduces the risk of fatalities \u2013 Fire doors are given a rating (for example FD30 or FD60) which determines the length of time the fire door will hold back fire and smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is essential to install the right type of doors, based upon the findings of the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/on-site-fire-risk-assessment\/\"> fire risk assessment<\/a>. It is a legal requirement to meet minimum standards of fire safety; doing so protects lives and property in the event of a fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does an FD30 rating mean?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/fd30-single-fire-doors\/\">FD30<\/a> rating means the fire door has been tested in controlled conditions, and is shown to effectively prevent the spread of smoke and flames for at least 30 minutes. Similarly, an<a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/fd60-single-fire-doors\/\"> FD60<\/a> fire door will effectively prevent the spread of smoke and flames for at least an hour. FD ratings of up to 240 are available for high-risk environments, providing four hours of protection.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1499958839-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Hourglass timer, showing the passing of time\" class=\"wp-image-10767\" style=\"width:680px;height:454px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1499958839-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1499958839-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1499958839-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1499958839-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1499958839-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fire door ratings show how long the door will hold back fire and smoke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is FD60 better than FD30?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FD60 fire doors can prevent the spread of smoke and flames for twice as long as FD30 fire doors. This allows them to protect life and property for more time. Whether this higher level of protection is<strong> required<\/strong>, however, will depend upon the findings of the building\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/fire-risk-assessment\/\">fire risk assessment<\/a> (FRA). This considers a range of factors, including the configuration of the property, its use, and its occupants.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1333165157-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"The fire door requirements for every building will depend upon the findings of it's fire risk assessment\" class=\"wp-image-10768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1333165157-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1333165157-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1333165157-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1333165157-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/iStock-1333165157-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rating of required fire doors will depends on the building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If the risk level is found to be low, 30 minutes may be enough time for a full evacuation. Ultimately, whether FD60 or FD30 doors are \u2018better\u2019 will depend entirely upon the requirements identified by the FRA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where should an FD60 fire door be used?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In high-risk environments, or properties containing high-value goods, FD60 fire doors may be essential to provide enough time for a complete evacuation, or an investment to protect valuables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FRA will determine whether FD60 fire doors are required to manage the level of risk identified in a property. <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/67d17064a005e6f9841a1d50\/Approved_Document_B_volume_2_Buildings_other_than_Dwellings_2019_edition_incorporating_2020_2022_and_2025_amendments_collated_with_2026_and_2029_amendments.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Appendix C: Fire Doors of Approved Document B: Fire Safety<\/a> also sets out guidance for the minimum levels of protection required in different areas of a building. For example, a fire door in a compartment wall separating two buildings should provide sixty minutes (FD60) fire protection, while a fire door providing access to an escape route only has to provide thirty minutes (FD30) fire protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are my fire doors suitable?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the suitability of a fire door can only be determined by your fire risk assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our help guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/fire-door-ratings-fd30-or-fd60\/\">levels of fire door protection<\/a> for more detailed information. Our friendly fire door team are also available on 0800 612 4837 to offer advice, or to provide quotes. You can also get an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/custom-30-and-60-minute-fire-doors-fd30-fd60\/?utm_source=safelincs&amp;utm_medium=home-page-banner&amp;utm_content=fire-door-banner\">instant online quote<\/a> for our made-to-measure or standard fire doors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Untitled-design.png\" alt=\"An inspection can confirm whether your fire door meets the required rating\" class=\"wp-image-10771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Untitled-design.png 600w, https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Untitled-design-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An inspection can confirm whether your fire door meets the required rating<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know that your doors need to be replaced with doors of a different rating, our qualified fire door surveyors can take accurate measurements for fire door frames and leaves. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/fire-door-measuring\/\">Click here for more information<\/a> about this fire door measuring service. &nbsp;If you are unsure of the suitability of your fire doors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/fire-door-inspection\/\">book a fire door survey<\/a> with our qualified team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fire doors are essential for every building, preventing the spread of smoke and flames in the event of a fire. By holding back fire and smoke, fire doors provide time for building occupants to evacuate. This time also limits damage to other areas of the building. In the event of a fire, more time to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/10\/26\/difference-between-fd30-fd60-fire-doors\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What is the difference between FD30 and FD60 fire doors?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":10767,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[140,578,1946,240,410,2468,1799,2135,2467,2466,2470,2469,2471],"class_list":["post-7492","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-and-updates","tag-advice","tag-fd30","tag-fd60","tag-fire-door","tag-fire-doors","tag-guidance","tag-guide","tag-help","tag-info","tag-information","tag-type","tag-types","tag-when-to-install"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The difference between FD30 and FD60 fire doors &#8211; Safelincs Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What&#039;s the difference between FD30 and FD60 fire doors? 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