FD30 fire doors hold back fire for at least 30 minutes. They keep escape routes clear, protect people and property, and help you meet UK fire safety regulations.
At FDS, we manufacture, install and maintain FD30 doors for residential, commercial, public and industrial buildings. With in-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation — and a wide range of FD30 door options — we help you find the perfect fit for your premises.
All products come as complete door sets, with FD30 fire door frames, hinges, locks, closers and signage — everything you need for compliance.
Fire doors that perform without compromising your interiors.
Timber fire doors, including FD30 oak doors.
Fire doors with glazing and vision panels — for light and visibility.
Made-to-measure fire doors, in a range of sizes and finishes.
Weatherproof doors, built for fire safety and building security.
Durable FD30 flat entrance doors and front doors.
Fire-rated double door sets for wider openings.
Fire resistant barriers for industrial and commercial settings.
They’re thicker than a standard door, typically 44 to 45mm — and they’re made with specialist, fire resistant materials that maintain their integrity under extreme heat.
Door set components — the frame, hinges, closer, glazing, locks and letterboxes — perform to the same FD30 rating.
And all doors are independently tested and certified, so you can be confident they meet their advertised fire rating and UK fire safety standards.
The S stands for smoke, and these doors provide 30 minutes of protection against both flames and cold smoke.
Smoke inhalation is one of the leading causes of fire casualties, often more dangerous than the fire itself. For this reason, FD30S door sets are recommended in most applications, particularly along escape routes.
At FDS, we provide both FD30 and FD30S fire doors and can advise you on the most appropriate product for your premises.
FD30 fire door prices vary depending on door type, materials, glazing, finish and installation complexity.
Costs for a single 30-minute fire door in a standard-sized opening start from £1,500. This includes the complete fire door set (including fire-rated frames and hardware) and professional installation.
For a tailored, no-obligation quote, get in touch with the FDS team.
Fire door requirements for your building should be laid out in your fire risk assessment, which should be based on UK fire safety legislation and building regulations.
If you don’t have a fire risk assessment, or you’re unsure if your existing fire doors are enough, a fire safety survey will give you all the expert advice you need.
Fire doors should only be installed by an accredited technician. That’s because you need millimetre-perfect precision to ensure your FD30 doors work as they should in a fire.
Our team of fire door fitters is trained and certified to the latest industry standards. They’re also experienced in complex installations.
So whether it’s a single fire door replacement, new FD30 doors for an entire apartment block, or an installation that requires automation or security system integration, our team is up to the task.
Put together, that means a streamlined fire door project and total peace of mind.
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FD30 is a fire door rating. It means the door has been tested and certified to withstand fire for at least 30 minutes. This gives people time to escape, and limits the spread of fire and smoke through a building.
Under high temperatures, intumescent seals around the door expand to fill the gap between the door leaf and the frame. This creates a barrier against fire and smoke.
The door itself is constructed from fire-resistant materials that maintain their integrity for the rated period. But for a door to perform correctly, every component — the door leaf, frame, hinges, closer — must be correctly specified and in good working order.
It depends on your building, its layout, usage and risk profile.
FD30 door sets are suitable for low-risk environments. FD60 fire doors — providing 60 minutes of fire resistance — are required in higher-risk locations or larger buildings.
Your fire risk assessment should specify the required rating. You can also find details of fire door requirements in The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and Approved Document B.
If you’re still unsure, book a fire safety survey with FDS. Our accredited technicians will assess your building and tell you which fire door rating you need to meet fire safety regulations.
The standard thickness of an FD30 fire door is 44 to 45 millimetres — significantly thicker than a standard internal door.
Because we manufacture bespoke FD30 fire doors, we can build doors to fit almost any space. We supply single, double and leaf-and-a-half fire doors. For larger openings and open plan spaces, fire curtains or FD30 roller shutters may be a more suitable choice.
We supply and manufacture timber, steel and composite FD30 doors. Timber — including oak — is a popular choice for residential and commercial interiors. Composite and steel are more common for external applications or higher traffic environments.
Only trained and certified fire door installers should fit fire doors. Even minor errors can affect performance in a real fire. All FDS commercial fire door installers are fully accredited and work to UK fire safety standards.
The responsible person at your business should carry out regular checks — looking for damage, checking seals and ensuring closers are functioning correctly. You should also book a professional fire door service at least once every six months. This keeps your fire doors operational and compliant.
Yes. All FDS fire doors come with a one-year warranty as standard.
