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CQC · RRO 2005 · BS 9999

Care Homes

Fire doors for care homes

Care homes carry one of the highest fire-safety duties of any building type. Residents are often less mobile, may have cognitive impairment, and depend on compartmentation to give staff time to evacuate the building safely. Fire doors in care homes are inspected closely by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and by local fire and rescue authorities. They must form part of a documented fire strategy, be specified to the right rating, and be maintained on a clear inspection schedule.

FD30S as a minimum at every bedroom door and habitable room entrance
FD60 at doors onto protected stairways in buildings over 11m
Smoke seals (the "S" in FD30S) mandatory — cold smoke is the larger fatality risk
Doors must be maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Inspection records form part of the building safety case for CQC reviews
Hold-open devices must release on fire alarm activation — no wedges

Recommended specification: FD30

For most care-home corridors and bedrooms, FD30S is the correct specification with smoke seals on every door. Upgrade to FD60S at stairwell enclosures, lift lobbies, and any building above 11 metres. Keep a documented inspection log — quarterly checks on communal fire doors are recommended best practice for CQC-registered homes.

Fire doors suitable for care homes

Certified to BS 476 Part 22 · full documentation supplied · 2-3 week lead time

FDR Internal Plywood Paint Grade Flush FD30 Fire DoorFDR Internal Plywood Paint Grade Flush FD30 Fire Door

FD30 · Internal

Internal Flush FD30

£185.00 – £420.00ex. VAT

1981 x 762 x 44mm, 1981 x 838 x 44mm, 2040 x 726 x 44mm, 2040 x 826 x 44mm, 2040 x 926 x 44mm

FDR Internal Plywood Paint Grade Flush Double FD30 Fire DoorsFDR Internal Plywood Paint Grade Flush Double FD30 Fire Doors

FD30 · Internal

Internal Flush Double FD30

£385.00 – £795.00ex. VAT

1981 x 1524 x 44mm (2 x 762), 1981 x 1676 x 44mm (2 x 838), 2040 x 1652 x 44mm (2 x 826), 2040 x 1852 x 44mm (2 x 926)

FDR 1G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed FD30 Fire DoorFDR 1G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed FD30 Fire Door

FD30 · Internal

1G Internal Glazed FD30

£365.00 – £640.00ex. VAT

1981 x 762 x 44mm, 1981 x 838 x 44mm, 2040 x 726 x 44mm, 2040 x 826 x 44mm, 2040 x 926 x 44mm

FDR 1G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed Double FD30 Fire DoorsFDR 1G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed Double FD30 Fire Doors

FD30 · Internal

1G Internal Glazed Double FD30

£718.00 – £1158.00ex. VAT

1981 x 1524 x 44mm (2 x 762), 1981 x 1676 x 44mm (2 x 838), 2040 x 1652 x 44mm (2 x 826), 2040 x 1852 x 44mm (2 x 926)

FDR 3G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed FD30 Fire DoorFDR 3G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed FD30 Fire Door

FD30 · Internal

3G Internal Glazed FD30

£395.00 – £640.00ex. VAT

1981 x 762 x 44mm, 1981 x 838 x 44mm, 2040 x 726 x 44mm, 2040 x 826 x 44mm, 2040 x 926 x 44mm

FDR 3G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed Double FD30 Fire DoorsFDR 3G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed Double FD30 Fire Doors

FD30 · Internal

3G Internal Glazed Double FD30

£718.00 – £1158.00ex. VAT

1981 x 1524 x 44mm (2 x 762), 1981 x 1676 x 44mm (2 x 838), 2040 x 1652 x 44mm (2 x 826), 2040 x 1852 x 44mm (2 x 926)

FDR 8G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed FD30 Fire DoorFDR 8G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed FD30 Fire Door

FD30 · Internal

8G Internal Glazed FD30

£395.00 – £680.00ex. VAT

1981 x 762 x 44mm, 1981 x 838 x 44mm, 2040 x 726 x 44mm, 2040 x 826 x 44mm, 2040 x 926 x 44mm

FDR 8G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed Double FD30 Fire DoorsFDR 8G Internal Plywood Paint Grade Glazed Double FD30 Fire Doors

FD30 · Internal

8G Internal Glazed Double FD30

£750.00 – £1235.00ex. VAT

1981 x 1524 x 44mm (2 x 762), 1981 x 1676 x 44mm (2 x 838), 2040 x 1652 x 44mm (2 x 826), 2040 x 1852 x 44mm (2 x 926)

FAQ

Fire doors for care homes — common questions

What fire door rating is required in a care home?

FD30S as a minimum at every bedroom door and habitable room entrance, with smoke seals. FD60S is needed at doors onto protected stairways and in care homes above 11 metres. The "S" denotes smoke seals, which are mandatory in care homes because cold-smoke inhalation is one of the larger fatality risks in this setting.

How often does the CQC inspect fire doors?

The CQC does not inspect fire doors directly, but its KLOEs (Key Lines of Enquiry) under the "Safe" domain explicitly check whether the registered manager is maintaining fire safety in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In practice, this means a documented fire door inspection programme — quarterly checks on communal fire doors are recommended best practice. The local fire and rescue authority can carry out audits separately at any time.

Are hold-open devices allowed on care-home fire doors?

Only certified hold-open devices that release automatically on fire alarm activation. Door wedges, hooks, and any manual hold-open device are never acceptable. The hold-open device must be tested to BS 7273-4 and connected to the building's fire detection system so that all doors close simultaneously when the alarm sounds.

Can fire doors in care homes have glazing?

Yes — pyro-resistant glazed fire doors are common in care-home corridors because they allow staff to see into bedrooms without opening the door. The glazing must be part of the manufacturer's tested assembly. FD30S glazed doors are widely available; FD60S glazed doors are more restricted on maximum panel size, so check the test evidence before specifying.

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Standard lead time 2-3 weeks · £140 flat-rate UK delivery