Door and Joinery prides itself on manufacturing and supplying an extensive range of high-quality FD30 fire door frames. Our commitment to safety and quality ensures that our products provide robust protection and peace of mind for business owners, senior management teams, and homeowners alike. With a keen focus on compliance, sustainability, and precision, Door and Joinery offers solutions that cater to various needs and applications. Explore why our FD30 fire door frames are ideal for safeguarding your property and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.

What is an FD30 Fire Door Frame?

An FD30 door frame is specifically designed to complement FD30 fire doors, playing a crucial role in fire safety by containing and slowing the spread of fire and smoke within a building. The term "FD30" signifies that the door frame, when used with an FD30-rated door, provides 30 minutes of resistance against fire. This crucial feature allows for the safe evacuation of occupants and minimises property damage by containing the fire within a specified area for a set period.

Understanding FD30 Rating

The "FD" in FD30 stands for "fire door," and the "30" refers to the number of minutes the door and frame can withstand exposure to fire. This rating is determined through rigorous testing under controlled conditions, ensuring that the door and frame combination can effectively delay the spread of fire and smoke for at least 30 minutes. This delay is vital, providing additional time for occupants to evacuate and for emergency services to arrive and control the situation.

Where FD30 Door Frames Are Used

FD30 door frames are essential in various types of buildings where fire safety is a priority. Their primary function is to contain and slow the spread of fire, providing crucial time for occupants to evacuate safely and for emergency services to respond. These frames are designed to provide 30 minutes of fire resistance, making them suitable for environments where quick and safe evacuation is paramount.

Residential Properties

In residential properties, FD30 door frames play a vital role in ensuring the safety of occupants. They are particularly important in multi-occupancy buildings such as flats. Here, FD30 door frames are used to compartmentalise different living areas, effectively preventing the spread of fire from one flat to another or from common areas to individual living spaces. This compartmentalisation is critical in high-density residential buildings, where the risk of fire spreading rapidly can have devastating consequences. By containing the fire to a specific area, FD30 door frames help to protect lives and reduce property damage.

Within individual homes, FD30 door frames are often installed in key areas such as kitchens, where the risk of fire is higher due to cooking activities. They are also used in connecting doors between garages and living spaces, providing an additional layer of protection where flammable materials might be stored.

Commercial Premises

In commercial premises, FD30 door frames are indispensable for maintaining fire safety standards and ensuring the well-being of employees, customers, and visitors. Office buildings, retail spaces, and various other commercial environments use these frames to protect escape routes, stairwells, and high-risk areas such as kitchens and electrical rooms.

In office buildings, FD30 door frames are typically installed in corridors and stairwells to ensure that escape routes remain clear of smoke and fire, facilitating safe and orderly evacuation. Additionally, they are used to secure rooms that house electrical equipment or server rooms, with higher risk of fire due to electrical faults. By containing any potential fire within these high-risk areas, the frames help prevent the fire from spreading to occupied areas, enhancing overall building safety.

Retail spaces benefit from the use of FD30 door frames in similar ways. In shops, the frames are used to separate customer areas from storage rooms and staff areas, where flammable goods and materials are often kept. Separation is crucial in preventing a fire that starts in a storage area from quickly spreading to customer areas, ensuring the safety of shoppers and staff alike.

Public Buildings

Public buildings such as libraries, museums, and community centres also rely on FD30 door frames to safeguard occupants and valuable assets. These buildings often have a mix of public and restricted areas, and using FD30 door frames helps manage fire risks effectively. For example, these frames can separate reading rooms from storage areas containing books and other flammable materials in a library. In museums, an FD30 fire door frame can protect exhibit areas and storage rooms, ensuring that visitors and priceless artefacts are safe in a fire.

Small Hospitality Venues

In small hospitality venues such as bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, and boutique hotels, FD30 frames provide essential fire protection. These venues often have a mix of public and private areas, with guests' rooms, dining areas, and kitchens. By installing FD30 door frames, these establishments can ensure that fire and smoke are contained within specific areas, such as kitchens or service areas, preventing them from reaching guest rooms and public areas. This is vital in ensuring the safety of guests and staff and protecting the property from extensive fire damage.

Our Range of FD30 Frames

Prefinished FD30 Frames

Prefinished FD30 fire door frames are delivered ready for installation, significantly reducing the time and effort required for on-site finishing. These frames come with a professional, high-quality finish, making them ideal for environments where aesthetics and functionality are equally important. In hotels and the hospitality sector, prefinished frames offer a consistent and attractive appearance that enhances the overall guest experience. The high-quality finish is durable and resistant to wear and tear, ensuring long-lasting performance. Modern office spaces benefit from prefinished frames by providing a sleek and professional look that complements contemporary design schemes, particularly in high-traffic areas such as lobbies, conference rooms, and executive offices. For luxury homes and apartments, prefinished frames offer a polished and elegant appearance matching high-end interior design, ensuring fire safety measures do not detract from the overall aesthetic.

Primed FD30 Frames

Primed FD30 fire door frames come with a base coat, ready for a final paint finish. This option offers versatility and customisation, allowing the frames to be finished to match any interior décor. In commercial environments, primed frames allow for easy customisation to match corporate colours or branding, ensuring that fire safety features blend in with the overall design. Homeowners can choose primed frames to match their existing interior colour schemes, particularly beneficial in home renovation projects where the frames need to complement newly decorated spaces.

Unfinished FD30 Frames

Unfinished FD30 door frames provide the most flexibility for bespoke finishes. These frames can be customised with a wide range of paints, stains, or varnishes to match any design specification. In historic and heritage properties, unfinished frames allow for finishes that match existing woodwork and architectural details, preserving the building's character while enhancing fire safety.

Benefits of Choosing Door and Joinery

All materials used in our FD30 door frames are meticulously chosen to provide robust safety solutions that enhance protection against fire hazards. Our products are designed to meet and exceed legal and insurance requirements, ensuring that your property remains compliant with the highest safety standards.

Expertise and Compliance

Door and Joinery stays ahead of legal and insurance requirements, offering our clients the assurance of compliance and safety. Our expertise in the industry, combined with our knowledge of the latest regulations, ensures that our products are always up to date with current standards. This allows us to provide detailed advice and support to help you navigate the complexities of fire safety legislation. Our team is well-versed in the latest fire safety regulations, ensuring that our products meet all necessary standards. This means we can advise our clients on the best solutions for their specific needs, helping you stay compliant with legal requirements. By choosing our FD30 door frames, you can be confident that your property will meet the stringent requirements set by insurance providers. This compliance not only enhances safety but also ensures that you are adequately covered in the event of a fire.

Sustainability and Quality

We are committed to sustainability, sourcing all our hardwood and softwood from forests that operate under a legally verified system of sustainability. Our commitment ensures that our products are environmentally responsible and contribute to the preservation of natural resources. By choosing Door and Joinery, you are not only investing in safety but also supporting sustainable forestry practices.

Accredited and Certified

Our FD30 fire door frames are CERTIFIRE accredited and adhere to ISO 9001:2015 standards, demonstrating our commitment to quality and safety. We can provide comprehensive documentation to illustrate the credentials of our fire safety products, essential for legislative and insurance purposes. CERTIFIRE accreditation is a testament to the rigorous testing and quality control our products undergo, providing assurance that our fire door frames meet the highest standards of fire resistance and safety. Adherence to ISO 9001:2015 standards highlights our commitment to quality management and continuous improvement, ensuring that our products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Partner with Door and Joinery

Protect your property with the best in fire safety solutions. Contact Door and Joinery today to discuss your needs and find out how an FD30 fire door frame can provide the required safety and security. Our team of experts is ready to assist you in selecting the perfect fire door frames for your project, ensuring that you receive a solution that meets all regulatory and insurance requirements.

Invest in safety, quality, and sustainability with Door and Joinery. Get in touch with us now to learn more about our products and services, and let us help you safeguard your property against fire hazards. Your safety is our priority, and we are dedicated to providing you with the best fire protection solutions available.