Internal fire door installation is an essential part of a building’s passive fire protection system. These doors are designed to compartmentalise a building by creating barriers that restrict the spread of smoke and fire. In commercial buildings such as offices, retail spaces, schools, and healthcare facilities, installing internal fire doors ensures that critical escape routes, corridors, stairwells, and high-risk areas are protected. This containment not only helps save lives but also reduces structural damage and gives fire services more time to respond.
At FireRite, our internal fire door installation service includes everything needed for full compliance and maximum safety. We start with a site survey to identify where internal fire doors are required according to your building’s fire strategy and layout. Our team supplies and installs fully certified fire doors rated for FD30, FD60, or higher protection levels, depending on the area’s risk level. Each door is fitted with compatible components including fire-rated frames, intumescent seals, cold smoke seals, door closers, hinges, vision panels, and approved signage. Our installation process follows BS 8214 and uses only doors and components tested to the relevant standards such as BS 476 or BS EN 1634.
Installing internal fire doors offers multiple benefits to businesses. First and foremost, it ensures legal compliance under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which requires responsible persons to take all reasonable steps to reduce fire risk. Properly installed fire doors also reduce insurance premiums and improve the results of fire risk assessments. More importantly, they help to protect life by maintaining safe escape routes and limiting fire and smoke spread. Whether you are a facilities manager, landlord, or business owner, investing in professional internal fire door installation is a crucial step in ensuring your building remains safe, compliant, and protected.
Fire rated internal doors are designed to withstand fire for a specific period, helping to control the spread of flames and smoke within a building. They are an integral part of a property’s fire compartmentation strategy and play a vital role in passive fire protection. Fire rated internal doors are required in most non-domestic and multi-occupancy residential buildings, especially where fire escape routes, high-risk rooms, or common areas are involved. These doors come with ratings such as FD30 (30 minutes of fire resistance) or FD60 (60 minutes) and are manufactured and tested to strict standards to ensure performance under fire conditions.
FireRite supplies and installs a wide range of fire rated internal doors, suitable for commercial and residential settings. We work with leading UK manufacturers to provide certified timber and steel fire doors that meet all relevant building regulations. Our service includes on-site assessments, recommendations on fire rating levels, supply of the doors and associated hardware, and expert installation by fully qualified engineers. All components used—including hinges, locks, door closers, seals, and glazing—are compatible with the fire rating of the door and installed to manufacturer specifications. Each installation is also documented and certified for compliance purposes.
The use of fire rated internal doors provides clear safety and compliance benefits. They protect escape routes and allow more time for evacuation in the event of a fire. They also contain fire within designated compartments, helping to limit damage to property and protect areas such as electrical rooms, kitchens, plant rooms, or server rooms. In addition, installing compliant fire rated doors improves the building’s performance in fire risk assessments, supports insurance claims, and ensures your premises are prepared for inspections by local authorities or fire services. For building owners and operators, having the correct fire rated internal doors in place is not only a legal requirement but also a critical part of maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Internal fire door compliance is a legal obligation under current UK fire safety legislation, particularly the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. These laws require that all fire doors, including internal fire doors, are correctly installed, regularly maintained, and in proper working condition. This includes ensuring the doors are suitable for their location, fitted with compatible components, free from damage, and able to close properly. In multi-occupancy residential buildings over 11 metres, regulations now also require regular inspections of all communal area fire doors and annual checks of flat entrance doors.
FireRite provides internal fire door compliance services that include inspections, surveys, remedial work, and ongoing maintenance. Our team carries out detailed checks on each fire door, assessing gaps, seals, closing mechanisms, signage, hinges, glazing, and general wear. Where compliance issues are identified, we provide a full report with recommendations and can carry out repairs or replacements as required. We also update your fire door register, help prepare for fire safety audits, and ensure your maintenance schedule meets the latest legal requirements.
Ensuring internal fire door compliance is essential for several reasons. First, it protects the occupants of your building by maintaining fire safety systems in full working order. A non-compliant fire door can fail to perform in a fire, putting lives at risk and undermining the effectiveness of your fire strategy. Second, it helps avoid enforcement action, fines, or prosecution from local fire authorities. Third, it supports your fire risk assessment process and demonstrates that you are meeting your duties as a responsible person. For businesses, landlords, and facilities managers, maintaining internal fire door compliance is a cost-effective way to ensure safety, reduce liability, and fulfil legal responsibilities with confidence.
