{"id":9752,"date":"2026-10-12T18:21:08","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T15:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euroformat.com\/?p=9752"},"modified":"2026-10-14T09:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T06:40:12","slug":"dveri-ei60-shho-potribno-znaty-pered-zamovlennyam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euroformat.com\/en\/dveri-ei60-shho-potribno-znaty-pered-zamovlennyam\/","title":{"rendered":"EI60 doors: what you need to know before ordering"},"content":{"rendered":"

EI60 doors<\/strong> have a fire resistance rating in which E refers to integrity, I to thermal insulation, and 60 indicates the time in minutes. The required rating is determined by the project, so before ordering it is important to check the requirements and documentation for the specific product.<\/p>\n

What EI60 means<\/h2>\n

The EI60 designation describes the fire resistance of a door according to the E and I criteria for the period indicated by the number 60. It refers to the confirmed characteristics of the tested construction, not simply to the material from which the door is made.<\/p>\n

This means that EI60 metal doors<\/strong> and standard metal doors are not the same thing. A metal construction alone does not confirm the corresponding fire resistance rating.<\/p>\n

How EI60 differs from EI30<\/h2>\n

The main difference in the designation is the time: EI30 indicates 30 minutes, while EI60 indicates 60 minutes. Both ratings use the E criterion for integrity and the I criterion for thermal insulation.<\/p>\n

This does not mean that EI60 is automatically the correct choice for every building. The required rating should be selected according to the project requirements.<\/p>\n

Where EI60 may be specified<\/h2>\n

The specific application of EI60 fire-rated doors<\/strong> is determined by the project documentation rather than by a general list of building types. EI60 may be specified for areas with higher requirements for the duration of fire resistance, such as technical zones, evacuation routes or locations where the applicable requirements call for this particular rating. The final decision should be based on the project for the specific building.<\/p>\n

Why the rating should not be increased or reduced independently<\/h2>\n

The EI60 fire resistance rating<\/strong> is a project characteristic, not an equipment level where \u201chigher is always better\u201d. It should also not be reduced without appropriate justification.<\/p>\n

If the documentation specifies EI60, this is the requirement that should be followed when selecting the product. Any changes should be considered in the context of the project.<\/p>\n

Construction and configuration<\/h2>\n

An EI60 door is a complete system consisting of the door leaf, frame, hardware and seals, tested in that specific configuration. Replacing individual elements with alternatives from another manufacturer without corresponding testing can call the declared fire resistance rating of the complete assembly into question.<\/p>\n

For this reason, the configuration should be agreed with the manufacturer rather than altered independently.<\/p>\n

Documentary confirmation<\/h2>\n

The EI60 designation in a product name or commercial proposal should not be the only basis for selection. Before purchasing, the documentation confirming the declared rating of the specific construction should be checked.<\/p>\n

The EI60 rating may be confirmed by a fire test report or certificate of conformity. Euroformat provides documentary confirmation of product characteristics, allowing the declared rating to be checked against the project requirements before installation and the relevant documents to be presented when the building is handed over.<\/p>\n

Information required for ordering<\/h2>\n

For accurate selection of EI60 doors, it is advisable to provide:<\/p>\n