Fire Door Core Types
The core is the internal make-up of a fire door, playing a critical role in fire resistance, durability, and overall system performance.
Strebord FD60
Falcon Stredor FD60
Halspan Optima FD60
Flamebreak FD60
Vicaima FD30
Falcon Stredor FD30
Flamebreak FD30
Deanta Type 5
Certification and Standards
(Core Compliance)
Fire door performance relies on independent testing, third-party certification, and recognised UK standards.
These form the framework that supports compliant manufacture, supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance.
| CERTIFICATIONS | DEFINITION |
|---|---|
| BM TRADA Q-Mark | Covers third party certification on fire door sets and manufacturing process. Confirms that products are regularly audited and consistently produced to tested standards. Applies where a fire door set is supplied under BM Trada Q-Mark Certification. |
| Certifire | Independent certification scheme for passive fire protection products. Provides evidence that fire doors have been tested, assessed, and are subjected to ongoing surveillance. Applies to fire door sets supplied within the scope of a valid Certifire certificate. |
| IFC Certification | Third party certification covering fire doors, components, and installation schemes. Demonstrates compliance through testing, assessment, and factory production control. Applies where fire doors and assemblies are supplied or installed under IFC Certification. |
| Third party Certification (General) | Independent verification that a fire door set meets fire performance requirements. Reduces risk by ensuring consistency between tested products and those supplied on site. Applies to all compliant fire door sets used in regulated buildings. |
Regulations and Standards
Fire door certification relates to the complete door set as tested.
Substitution of components, alteration of construction, or deviation from installation guidance
may invalidate certification and compromise fire performance.
BS 476 Part 22
Fire resistance testing standard for non loadbearing elements. Establishes fire resistance performance in terms of integrity and insulation. Applies to fire doors tested under the BS 476 fire regime. Please note that this standard is subject to be null and void as we move to the european standards.
BS EN 1634-1
European fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies. Assess fire performance under controlled furnace conditions. Applies to fire doors tested to the EN fire standard.
BS 8214 (2026)
Code of practice for the installation of fire resisting timber door sets. Provides guidance on correct installation to maintain fire performance. Applies during installation and site works for timber fire doors.
Approved Document B (ADB)
Guidance supporting the Building Regulations for fire safety in buildings. Defines where fire doors are required and expected performance levels. Applies to new build, refurbishment, and certain change-of-use projects. the government has committed to a continuous review of Approved Document B to ensure it keeps evolving building designs, technologies, and fire safety research. Following recommendations from the grenfell Tower Inquiry, the Building Safety Regulator conducts on going, comprehensive reviews of fire safety guidance.
BS 476 Part 22
Fire resistance testing standard for non loadbearing elements. Establishes fire resistance performance in terms of integrity and insulation. Applies to fire doors tested under the BS 476 fire regime. Please note that this standard is subject to be null and void as we move to the european standards.
BS EN 1634-1
European fire resistance test for door and shutter assemblies. Assess fire performance under controlled furnace conditions. Applies to fire doors tested to the EN fire standard.
BS 8214 (2026)
Code of practice for the installation of fire resisting timber door sets. Provides guidance on correct installation to maintain fire performance. Applies during installation and site works for timber fire doors.
Approved Document B (ADB)
Guidance supporting the Building Regulations for fire safety in buildings. Defines where fire doors are required and expected performance levels. Applies to new build, refurbishment, and certain change-of-use projects. the government has committed to a continuous review of Approved Document B to ensure it keeps evolving building designs, technologies, and fire safety research. Following recommendations from the grenfell Tower Inquiry, the Building Safety Regulator conducts on going, comprehensive reviews of fire safety guidance.
Fire Door Compliance Checklist
This checklist is provided to support our customers at every stage, from specification through to ongoing maintenance, helping reduce risk and support fire door compliance on site.
Other Available Compliance Forms
Fire Door Inspection Sheet
A clear, easy-to-follow guide and checklist created to support fire door inspections, ensuring all key components are assessed correctly and nothing important is missed.
Fire Door Maintenance Log
A documented record of inspections, maintenance actions, and repairs, used to track the condition and performance of fire doors and support ongoing compliance with fire safety standards.
Fire Door Asset Register
A centralised record of all fire doors on site, capturing key information such as door type, fire rating, certification, and inspection dates to support effective management and compliance.
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