Fire Doors
Fire doors sets include a fire door, fire frame and hardware. Fire door sets are an integral part of infrastructure with regards to fire safety.
They are part of a passive fire protection system to reduce the spread of fire or smoke between Compartments and to enable safe evacuation from a building.
Fire door sets need to comply to AS1530.4 and AS1905.1 and are required in all types of infrastructure such as tele communication buildings, power stations, tunnels, hospitals and many more types of buildings.
Fire doors have an FRL (Fire resistant Level) which is a grading period, represented by the time in minutes without any failures.
For AS1530.4 fire test failure criteria expressed as:
- Structural Adequacy
- Integrity
- Insulation
The FRL of a fire door is expressed as follows -/60/30, -/120/30, -/180/30 and -/240/30.
As fire doors are not a load bearing element the first criterion Structural adequacy is not required.
When the fire doors is installed it then needs to comply to AS1905.1
Door Warranty – Key Requirements
✅ Warranty Coverage
- 5-year warranty from delivery or collection.
- Covers defects in material and workmanship.
- Excludes damage from incorrect storage, handling, or installation.
✅ Storage & Installation
- Store doors flat in a dry area.
- Install according to industry standards.
✅ Coating System Requirements
- Paint all surfaces, including top and bottom edges, before and immediately after installation.
- Confirm if the door is for internal or external use and choose a suitable coating system.
- Follow paint manufacturer’s instructions for coats, application, and priming.
✅ Colour Restrictions
- Dark colours are not permitted for internal or external doors.
- Colours with Light Reflectance Value (LRV) below 50 void the warranty.
- Black (LRV = 0) is strictly prohibited.
- Use light-reflective colours (semi-gloss or satin) for best results.
✅ Fire Doors
- Dark colours may cause perforated plates to show through.
- No warranty applies if dark colours are used on fire doors.
✅ Staining
- Apply a sealer to all surfaces (including edges) before installation.
✅ Disclaimer
- There are many brands of paint, stain, and sealers.
- It is strongly recommended that you obtain advice from your paint, stain, and/or sealer supplier.
- The manufacturer accepts no liability or responsibility for such advice, including where it conflicts with the terms of this warranty.
- If you supply doors to builders or third parties:
- Confirm the intended colours before placing your door order.
- Confirm the brand/type of paint or coating system before ordering.
- Failure to confirm this information prior to ordering may result in warranty exclusions.