Fire-rated doors: how to choose a solution for a residential, commercial or technical building
Fire-rated doors are required where it is important to limit the spread of fire, protect escape routes and meet the building’s fire safety requirements.
Overview: who needs this solution
A request to buy fire-rated doors usually arises not when ordinary doors are needed, but when a building must meet specific fire safety requirements. These doors are used in residential complexes, offices, technical rooms, car parks, corridors, stairwells, machine rooms and other areas where fire-risk or evacuation zones need to be separated.
For a developer, general contractor or building owner, it is important to receive not an isolated product without context, but a solution that matches the project, structural opening, fire resistance rating and operating conditions. Euroformat approaches metal products as part of the building’s engineering safety system: materials, leaf construction, seals, locks, options and correct coordination of parameters before ordering all matter.
The value of this approach is predictability. The customer understands which doors are required for a specific area, which parameters need to be provided to the manufacturer and why the solution should be selected according to technical requirements.
Options, models and configurations
Euroformat manufactures metal fire-rated doors with EI 30 and EI 60 fire resistance ratings. The range includes single-leaf and double-leaf versions. The construction includes a metal frame, a door leaf with non-combustible infill, intumescent tape around the perimeter of the leaf, foam sealing and fire-rated hardware.
For the customer, this means that selection should begin not with colour or price, but with the functional purpose of the door within the building.
| Option | Suitable applications | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| Single-leaf DMP EI 30 / EI 60 | Technical rooms, corridors, service passages, separate building zones | Structural opening width from 600 to 1000 mm, height from 1800 to 2600 mm |
| Double-leaf DMP EI 30 / EI 60 | Wider passages, technical areas, spaces with heavier movement of people or equipment | Structural opening width from 1100 to 1500 mm, height from 2000 to 2600 mm |
| EI 60 fire-rated access hatches | Openings in fire barriers, engineering and technical areas | Used where access to services is required while maintaining fire resistance requirements |
| Technical vandal-resistant doors | Storage, utility and technical rooms without a specified fire resistance requirement | Designed for property protection and operational durability, but not a substitute for fire-rated doors |
Available options may include a door closer with or without hold-open function, anti-cut features, zinc-rich primer for external doors, glazing up to 25% and powder coating in a RAL colour selected by the customer.
What affects the cost
For fire-rated doors, it is not accurate to give a universal price without the project parameters. The final cost depends on the fire resistance rating, door type, dimensions of the structural opening, number of leaves, glazing requirements, door closer, vandal-resistant features, coating type and operating conditions.
It is also important to consider where the doors will be installed: inside the building or at an external entrance, in a standard room or in an area with increased operational loads. For example, external doors may require additional surface preparation, while technical areas may require reinforced protection features.
The best approach for a developer or designer is therefore to provide the opening dimensions, required fire resistance rating, installation location and option requirements. This makes it possible to prepare a calculation based on the actual project rather than an average market example.
To receive an accurate calculation for fire-rated doors for your project, submit an enquiry on the Euroformat website or contact the company’s specialists.
How to choose fire-rated doors
Before ordering, it is worth checking the main initial parameters:
- Where will the doors be installed: corridor, stairwell, technical room, car park, entrance area or engineering zone?
- What fire resistance rating is required by the project: EI 30 or EI 60?
- What are the actual dimensions of the structural opening?
- Is a single-leaf or double-leaf version required?
- Is a door closer, anti-cut protection, glazing or additional coating required?
- Will the doors be installed indoors or outdoors?
- Have the requirements been agreed with the designer or the person responsible for fire safety?
Doors, lift equipment, technical areas and evacuation routes should work together within a single building safety concept.
Why Euroformat
Euroformat is a Ukrainian manufacturer with production facilities in Kyiv, working with metal products and engineering solutions for residential and commercial construction. For the customer, this means closer communication, the ability to coordinate parameters for a specific project and cooperation with a manufacturer that understands construction industry requirements.
Euroformat fire-rated doors are manufactured in accordance with the requirements of DBN V.1.1-7-2016 and DSTU B V.2.6-77:2009 and are certified by the State Certification Centre of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. This is important for projects where the solution must not only be durable, but also have documented compliance.
Contact Euroformat specialists to select the appropriate construction and prepare an individual calculation in line with your project.
Frequently asked questions
How much do fire-rated doors cost?
The cost depends on the fire resistance rating, opening size, door type, configuration, coating, options and installation conditions. A single accurate price cannot be determined without the technical parameters of the project. For an accurate budget, the project requirements should be provided and an individual calculation requested.
How long does it take to manufacture and supply fire-rated doors?
Lead times depend on the configuration, order volume, readiness of technical data and the production schedule. It is not accurate to give a timeframe without a specific technical specification. The best approach is to agree the schedule after the dimensions, fire resistance rating and quantity have been confirmed.
How should fire-rated doors be selected?
First, define the installation location, required fire resistance rating, opening dimensions and door type. Then check the requirements for hardware, door closer, glazing, coating and operating conditions. The correct choice should be based on project requirements rather than price alone.
Why order fire-rated doors from Euroformat?
Euroformat has its own production facilities in Kyiv and experience with metal products for construction projects. The company’s fire-rated doors have documented certification for use in Ukraine. For developers, this means working with a manufacturer that can adapt the solution to the parameters of a specific project.
Conclusion
Fire-rated doors are a building safety element that should be selected according to technical requirements rather than a general catalogue description. For a residential complex, office, technical room or public building, it is important to consider the fire resistance rating, opening dimensions, door type, configuration and operating conditions. Euroformat helps solve this task at manufacturer level by offering documented solutions, adaptation within certified constructions and a clear selection process for each specific project.