Definition
FD60 Fire Door
An FD60 fire door is a fire door assembly rated to provide 60 minutes of fire resistance, tested to BS 476 Part 22 or EN 1634-1. FD60 doors are specified in higher-risk locations — including protected stairwells in taller buildings, plant rooms, and storage areas with significant fire loads — and require regular inspection to confirm that seals, closers, glazing, and gaps remain compliant with BS 9999.
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- BS 476 Part 22Methods for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements — original UK test standard for fire doors
- EN 1634-1Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door assemblies — European test standard
- BS 8214:2016Timber-based fire door assemblies — code of practice
- BS 9999:2017Specifies where FD30 and FD60 doors are required by building type and occupancy
Related Terms
- FD30 Fire DoorFire DoorsAn FD30 fire door is a fire door assembly rated to provide 30 minutes of fire resistance, tested in accordance with BS 476 Part 22 or EN 1634-1. FD30 doors are the minimum standard for most compartment boundaries in non-domestic premises and residential buildings, and require regular fire door inspection to confirm that seals, closers, gaps, and hardware remain compliant.View definition
- Fire Door InspectionFire DoorsA fire door inspection is a formal assessment of a fire door assembly — including the door leaf, frame, seals, hardware, and signage — to verify that it will provide the specified fire resistance (typically 30 or 60 minutes) and close reliably in a fire, in accordance with relevant British Standards and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.View definition
- Intumescent SealPassive Fire ProtectionAn intumescent seal is a strip or compound fitted around the edges of a fire door that expands rapidly when exposed to heat, sealing the gap between the door leaf and frame to prevent the passage of fire and hot gases. Intumescent seals are a mandatory component of all fire door assemblies and their condition is checked as part of every fire door inspection under BS 9999.View definition
- Fire Door CloserFire DoorsA fire door closer is a mechanical device fitted to a fire door that returns it automatically to the closed and latched position after each use, ensuring the door maintains its fire resistance rating and prevents smoke spread. A correctly functioning closer is a mandatory fitting on all self-closing fire doors and its operation is verified during every fire door inspection under BS 9999.View definition
- CompartmentationPassive Fire ProtectionCompartmentation is the division of a building into fire-resisting cells using walls, floors, ceilings, and fire doors, designed to contain a fire within its compartment of origin for a specified period — typically 30 or 60 minutes. It is a core element of passive fire protection and is required in all non-domestic premises under Approved Document B and assessed through every fire risk assessment.View definition
Frequently Asked Questions
An FD60 fire door is a fire door assembly rated to provide 60 minutes of fire resistance, tested to BS 476 Part 22 or EN 1634-1. FD60 doors are specified in higher-risk locations — including protected stairwells in taller buildings, plant rooms, and storage areas with significant fire loads — and require regular inspection to confirm that seals, closers, glazing, and gaps remain compliant with BS 9999.
Requirements for fd60 fire door in the UK depend on the type of premises and applicable legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant British Standards. The responsible person for a premises must ensure adequate fire safety provisions are in place. The British Fire Consortium can provide guidance — contact our team or search our member directory to find a qualified specialist.
FD60 Fire Door and FD30 Fire Door are related fire safety concepts but serve different purposes. See our individual glossary entries for detailed definitions. For expert guidance on which applies to your premises, consult a BFC member company.
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