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How to Choose the Right Fire Rated Door for Your Facility

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How to Choose the Right Fire Rated Door for Your Facility
MS Mitva Safety July 9, 2026 1 min read

Introduction

Fire rated doors play a vital role in preventing the spread of fire and smoke. Selecting the correct door is essential for ensuring occupant safety and regulatory compliance.


What is a Fire Rated Door?

A fire rated door is specially engineered to resist fire for a specified duration, such as:

  • 30 Minutes
  • 60 Minutes
  • 90 Minutes
  • 120 Minutes

These doors are tested under internationally accepted standards.


Key Factors to Consider

Fire Rating

Select the required rating based on building regulations.

Material

  • Steel
  • Galvanized Steel
  • Stainless Steel

Door Hardware

Certified hinges, panic bars, closers, locks, and seals are essential.

Smoke Protection

Smoke seals prevent toxic smoke from spreading.

Certification

Always select products tested according to BS 476 and relevant Indian Standards.


Where Fire Doors are Used

  • Hospitals
  • Data Centres
  • Hotels
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Pharmaceutical Plants
  • Defence Facilities
  • Industrial Plants

Common Mistakes

  • Installing uncertified doors
  • Using non-approved hardware
  • Incorrect installation
  • Blocking fire doors open
  • Lack of maintenance

Why Mitva Fire Rated Doors?

Mitva manufactures certified fire rated doors with precision engineering, quality materials, and professional installation support.


Conclusion

Choosing the correct fire rated door protects lives while ensuring compliance with modern building safety requirements.