Doors, seals & hardware
Fire Door Installation
Fire Door Installation: Fire door installation is the supply and fitting of a fire-resisting door, ideally as a complete doorset of leaf, frame, seals and hardware, installed exactly as its test evidence and the manufacturer's instructions require, so the finished door performs as tested.
A fire door is only as good as its installation. The tested performance belongs to the whole assembly, so the frame fixings, the packing and fire stopping between frame and wall, the gaps, the hinges and the closer all have to match the evidence. We specify complete doorsets wherever possible and hand over the paperwork that proves what was fitted.
What's included?
- FD30, FD30S, FD60 and FD60S doorsets, single and double
- Flat entrance doorsets with fire, smoke and security performance
- Glazed doors and vision panels from a matching fire-rated system
- Frame fixing and frame-to-wall gap sealing with suitable materials
- Ironmongery, closers, seals and signage to suit the doorset
- Handover pack: product evidence, installation record and photos
When do you need a fire door installation?
- An inspection or survey says a door must be replaced
- You are refurbishing, converting or fitting out a building
- A non-fire-rated door has been fitted where a fire door is needed
- You need flat entrance doors that meet fire and security requirements
What do we check or do on each door?
| Rating | FD30 or FD60, with an S suffix where smoke control is required. |
|---|---|
| Fixing | Frame fixed and packed as the doorset's instructions specify. |
| Sealing | Frame-to-wall gaps sealed with a material suited to the gap and the wall. |
| Evidence | Certification and installation records handed over for the building file. |
How does it work?
Specify
We confirm the required rating, smoke control, security and access needs for each opening.
Measure
Openings are measured and the doorsets ordered to suit.
Install
Doors are fitted to the manufacturer's instructions, including frame fixing and gap sealing.
Hand over
You get the product evidence, installation records and photos for your fire safety file.
How much do fire door installations cost?
FD30 doorset supplied and fitted from around £750; FD60, glazed and flat entrance doorsets cost more. Guide range £750–£1,800 per doorset, ex VAT. We confirm a fixed price once we know the building, door count and access. See all guide prices.
Which standards and law apply?
- BS 8214:2026
- BS EN 1634-1 / BS 476-22
- BS EN 13501-2
- Approved Document B
- Building Safety Act 2022
Regulation 10 applies in England only. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own fire safety law; see regulation 10 explained.
Fire Door Installation: questions
What is the difference between a fire door and a fire doorset?
A fire door often means just the leaf. A doorset is the complete assembly, leaf, frame, seals and hardware, tested and supplied together. Doorsets remove much of the guesswork from installation and are usually the better choice for replacements.
What do FD30 and FD60 mean?
They describe how long the door is designed to resist fire in a test: 30 or 60 minutes. An S after the rating, such as FD30S, means the door also controls the passage of cold smoke.
Can you fit a fire door into the existing frame?
Sometimes, if the frame is sound, compatible with the new leaf and the leaf's evidence allows it. Often a complete doorset is cheaper over the door's life and easier to evidence.
Do you provide paperwork?
Yes. You receive the product's certification or test evidence, an installation record and photographs for each door.