External fire door installation is a crucial part of a building’s passive fire protection strategy. Unlike internal fire doors, external fire doors are typically fitted at key exit points around the perimeter of a building and must provide robust fire resistance while also serving as secure entry or exit doors. In the event of a fire, these doors help to compartmentalise the building and provide safe evacuation routes for occupants. They are also often used as final fire exits, which makes their correct installation and performance essential for compliance with UK fire safety regulations.
At FireRite, we offer fully certified external fire door installation services for commercial and industrial properties. Our service begins with a detailed site survey to identify where external fire doors are required based on your building layout, risk assessment, and fire escape plan. We supply a wide range of fire-rated external doors, including steel and composite models, available in FD30, FD60, and higher ratings depending on the fire strategy. These doors are installed with fully compatible frames, intumescent seals, weatherproof thresholds, and certified hardware including panic bars, fire-rated glazing, closers, and anti-corrosion finishes. Every installation is carried out by qualified engineers and documented for full regulatory compliance.
Choosing professional external fire door installation delivers multiple benefits. It ensures your property is protected against fire while also enhancing physical security and energy efficiency. External fire doors must not only resist the spread of fire but also withstand the elements and provide safe, secure access for staff or emergency services. Proper installation helps you meet your legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and supports compliance with Building Regulations Part B. It also helps you avoid enforcement notices or penalties during audits. For facilities managers, landlords, and business owners, working with a certified provider like FireRite ensures that your external fire doors are correctly specified, expertly fitted, and fully compliant.
Fire rated external doors are designed to provide fire resistance for a set period of time—typically 30, 60, or 120 minutes—while also functioning as secure and durable access points. These doors are vital for protecting escape routes and compartment boundaries, especially in larger commercial, industrial, and public sector buildings. Fire rated external doors help limit the spread of fire and smoke from within the building to the outside or between adjoining compartments. In doing so, they support safe evacuation, reduce property damage, and give emergency responders more time to take control of the situation.
At FireRite, we supply and install high-quality fire rated external doors that meet the latest UK safety standards, including BS EN 16034 and BS 476. Our doors are sourced from trusted manufacturers and third-party certified to guarantee performance in a fire situation. Options include single or double leaf steel doors, louvred doors for ventilation, and glazed doors for visibility, all with tested fire ratings suitable for commercial and industrial environments. Each installation includes appropriate hardware such as fire-rated locks, handles, panic bars, closers, and intumescent seals. Doors can also be powder coated in standard or custom colours and fitted with anti-corrosion features for longevity.
The importance of installing fire rated external doors cannot be overstated. These doors form a key part of a building’s fire strategy and are often the last line of defence in keeping escape routes safe. They also help ensure that fire cannot spread between units in multi-tenant buildings, or from the interior to surrounding structures. In addition to their fire-resisting properties, modern external fire doors also offer excellent security performance, often rated to meet standards such as PAS 24 or LPS 1175. This makes them ideal for buildings that require both fire protection and physical access control. For businesses, this dual function means enhanced safety, greater resilience, and improved compliance—all essential elements of a well-managed property.
An external fire door survey is the first step in ensuring your current fire doors meet all necessary safety standards and are functioning as intended. Over time, fire doors—particularly those exposed to the elements—can degrade, warp, suffer from hardware failure, or become non-compliant due to changes in legislation or building use. Businesses that fail to maintain or upgrade their fire doors risk non-compliance with UK fire safety law, as well as the safety of their staff, customers, or tenants. A fire door that does not close properly or lacks certified components may offer little to no fire protection in the event of an emergency.
FireRite offers professional external fire door surveys for businesses of all sizes and sectors. Our surveys include a full physical inspection of each fire door, checking for damage, wear and tear, correct certification, fit and tolerances, condition of seals, functionality of closers and hardware, and compliance with fire safety and building regulations. We also check the weatherproofing performance of the door and whether it continues to meet escape route requirements. Each survey results in a comprehensive report that outlines the condition of your fire doors, identifies any defects or non-compliances, and provides prioritised recommendations for repairs, replacements, or upgrades.
The benefits of an external fire door survey extend far beyond basic compliance. By identifying issues early, you can prevent costly emergency repairs, reduce liability, and improve the overall safety of your premises. Surveys also support ongoing maintenance planning and provide a record of due diligence that can be shared with insurers, building control, or fire safety auditors. For businesses operating in regulated sectors—such as education, healthcare, housing, or manufacturing—a detailed fire door survey is a critical tool in managing fire risk and maintaining operational safety. Whether you need a one-off inspection or a full fire door asset register, FireRite’s external fire door survey service gives you clarity, confidence, and control over one of the most important elements of your fire safety strategy.
