Fire Door Guide: 30, 60 and 120 Minute Ratings, Steel and Timber Fire Doors, Intumescent Seals, Frames, Closers and Hardware, Certification, Indicative Rates, Installation and Inspection in Pakistan
A fire door is a door set designed to hold back fire and smoke for a stated time, such as 30, 60 or 120 minutes, and it only works as a complete assembly of leaf, frame, seals, hinges and closer. Prices run from about PKR 40,000 to PKR 200,000. This page covers 30, 60 and 120 minute ratings, steel and timber fire doors, intumescent seals, frames, closers and hardware, certification, indicative rates, installation and inspection. The same notes apply to fire rated and fire resistant door searches. For related pages see door security systems, entry doors and engineered doors.
What a fire rating means
A 30 minute door holds back flame and heat for 30 minutes in a standard test, a 60 minute door for an hour and a 120 minute door for two hours. The rating applies to the door set as tested, so changing the frame, glass or hardware can void it.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common figures per door set including frame.
| Door | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| 30 minute steel fire door | PKR 40,000 - 80,000 |
| 60 minute steel fire door | PKR 60,000 - 120,000 |
| 120 minute steel fire door | PKR 100,000 - 200,000 |
| Timber door, 30 to 60 minutes | PKR 55,000 - 130,000 |
| Closer, seals and fire-rated hardware | PKR 8,000 - 30,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Steel and timber doors
Steel doors use insulated cores and sealed frames and are common for stairwells and plant rooms. Timber doors use dense cores with intumescent strips and suit homes and offices. Glass vision panels must be fire-rated glass.
Seals, frames and hardware
Intumescent seals swell when hot to close the gap, and smoke seals stop smoke. The frame must be fixed as tested, with fire-rated hinges, a closer and a latch that always shuts the door. A door wedged open is not a door.
Certification
Ask for a test report or certificate from a recognised laboratory that matches the exact door set, and check the plate on the door. Be wary of doors called doors with no certificate, since thin steel and ordinary frames fail quickly.
Installation and inspection
Install by trained fitters following the maker's instructions, with the correct anchors and gap. Inspect regularly: the door must close fully, seals intact, hinges tight. Building rules require them on escape routes in many buildings. Fitting should be done by a trained carpenter or fixer, and the frame and wall checked for level before the door is hung.
What to check before buying
- Rating and certificate. Matches the whole set
- Seals and frame. Intumescent, as tested
- Closer and latch. Self-closing
- Plate. Visible on the door
Before you decide
Ask for the certificate, install the complete set as tested and keep the door self-closing. A real door protects people and property, while an uncertified one gives false comfort. Keep the certificate with the building records and schedule regular inspections.
Frequently Asked Questions
A door set tested to hold back fire and smoke for a stated time. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
As indicative ranges, a 30 minute steel door is about PKR 40,000 to 80,000 and a 60 minute door about PKR 60,000 to 120,000. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Yes, including fire-rated hinges, a closer and a latch. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Ask for a test certificate matching the door set and check the plate. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
No, it must close to work. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Message us on WhatsApp with what you need and where it will be used. We check what we can supply and send a written rate showing the model, quantity, warranty and delivery, so you can judge it against other offers. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
Choosing a door?
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