A fire door is a tested opening-protective assembly comprising the leaf, frame, compatible hardware, closing and latching devices, seals and any approved glazing. It is intended to resist fire for its rated period when correctly installed and closed.

Which fire-door rating is required?

The required rating depends on the approved fire and life-safety design, wall or barrier, occupancy, opening location and authority requirements. Common project requirements include 60, 90 or 120 minutes, but selection must follow the approved specification and tested assembly evidence.

Can a fire door be kept open?

A fire door should not be wedged or mechanically held open. Where an approved automatic hold-open device is permitted, it must release on the required fire-alarm signal or loss of power so the door can close and latch.

Is a fire-rated leaf alone sufficient?

No. Performance depends on the complete tested assembly, including the frame, leaf, hardware, glazing, seals, anchorage, wall interface, clearances and installation details.

Does Vintex support fire-door projects across India?

Vintex accepts fire-door enquiries across all Indian states and union territories, subject to the approved specification, opening schedule, tested configuration, quantities, site conditions and logistics.

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Direct answer

What is a fire door?

A fire door is a tested doorset designed to protect an opening in a fire-resisting wall or barrier for a specified period when the door is closed.

The doorset includes more than the door leaf. Its performance depends on the tested combination of frame, hinges, closer, latch or lock, intumescent and smoke-control seals where specified, approved vision panel or glazing, fixings, clearances and the surrounding construction.

Fire doors support compartmentation, protect escape routes and help restrict the spread of fire and smoke. They are not a substitute for detection, alarm, suppression or safe means-of-egress design.

Important: A rating belongs to the tested assembly and configuration. Leaf material or thickness alone does not establish fire resistance.

Door configurations

Fire-door solutions for different openings

01

Steel fire doors

Metallic doorsets for staircases, corridors, plant rooms, basements, shafts and industrial openings.

02

Glazed fire doors

Doorsets incorporating approved fire-rated glazing and vision-panel details within the tested limits.

03

Single-leaf doors

Compact protected openings selected for clear width, direction of travel, hardware and rating.

04

Double-leaf doors

Wider openings with compatible meeting stiles, coordinators, latching and hardware where required.

05

Exit and panic doors

Fire-rated assemblies coordinated with approved panic or emergency-exit hardware and egress needs.

06

Service and shaft doors

Protected access to electrical, mechanical, riser, utility and other fire-separated service spaces.

Ratings and evidence

60, 90 and 120-minute fire doors

Projects commonly specify 60, 90 or 120-minute fire resistance; other classifications may apply. The correct rating is set by the approved fire and life-safety strategy, the barrier being protected, occupancy, opening location and the authority having jurisdiction.

Ask for evidence covering the actual doorset type, size, leaf configuration, insulation classification, latching condition, vision panel, hardware and intended supporting construction. A tested maximum size or configuration must not be casually extrapolated.

Selection rule: specify the approved opening first, then select documented doorset evidence that matches it. Do not choose solely from a generic minute rating.

FD 6060-minute project requirement

FD 9090-minute project requirement

FD 120120-minute project requirement

OtherOnly where specified and supported by evidence

Complete doorset

Components that must work together

01

Door leaf and frame

Compatible construction, profile, infill, size, finish and frame anchorage matching tested details.

02

Hinges and closer

Rated and compatible components that support the leaf and return it reliably to the closed position.

03

Latching hardware

Locks, latches, panic hardware and coordinators selected for the tested assembly and egress use.

04

Seals and glazing

Intumescent or smoke seals, vision panels, glazing systems, beads and apertures within approved limits.

05

Wall interface

Opening preparation, tolerances, fixings, packers and perimeter treatment coordinated with the wall.

Typical applications

Where are fire doors used?

Protected staircasesExit corridorsFire compartmentsElectrical rooms Transformer roomsMechanical roomsLift lobbiesService shafts BasementsFactoriesWarehousesHospitals HotelsShopping centresCommercial towersData centres

Project workflow

From door schedule to handover

1

Review the schedule

Confirm opening reference, rating, size, handing, wall type, clear width, finish and access requirements.

2

Coordinate evidence

Match the proposed doorset, hardware, glazing and dimensions with tested and approved documentation.

3

Prepare openings

Verify dimensions, plumb, substrate, interfaces, threshold and service conflicts before installation.

4

Install the assembly

Fit, anchor, seal and adjust the frame, leaf, hardware and clearances to approved instructions.

5

Inspect and hand over

Record labels, operation, closing, latching, gaps, seals, hardware and approved documents.

Inspection checklist

What should be checked on a fire door?

Inspection frequency and acceptance criteria must follow the approved maintenance plan, applicable standard and local authority requirements.

Labels and identification are visible and legible. Leaf, frame, glazing and seals have no holes, breaks or damage. Hinges, closer, latch and other hardware are secure and compatible. The door closes fully from the open position and positively latches. Clearances remain within the approved assembly requirements. No wedges, cables, floor finishes or auxiliary items obstruct operation. Paired leaves close in the intended sequence where a coordinator is fitted. Automatic hold-open or power-operated functions release as designed.

Pan-India coverage

Fire doors across India

Vintex accepts fire-door enquiries from all 28 states and 8 union territories. Cities listed are principal service locations; surrounding districts may be supported according to specification, quantity, site conditions and logistics.

Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Tirupati, Nellore, Kurnool, Rajahmundry and Kakinada.

Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar, Naharlagun, Pasighat, Tawang, Ziro and Bomdila.

Assam

Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Jorhat, Tezpur, Tinsukia and Nagaon.

Bihar

Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga, Purnia and Bihar Sharif.

Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Bhilai, Durg, Bilaspur, Korba, Raigarh and Jagdalpur.

Goa

Panaji, Margao, Vasco da Gama, Mapusa and Ponda.

Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Gandhinagar, Bharuch, Vapi, Jamnagar and Bhavnagar.

Haryana

Gurugram, Faridabad, Panipat, Sonipat, Ambala, Karnal, Hisar and Manesar.

Himachal Pradesh

Shimla, Dharamshala, Solan, Baddi, Mandi, Kullu and Una.

Jharkhand

Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Deoghar and Hazaribagh.

Karnataka

Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Ballari, Tumakuru and Davanagere.

Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kollam, Kannur, Alappuzha and Palakkad.

Madhya Pradesh

Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Ujjain, Sagar, Satna and Dewas.

Maharashtra

Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Kolhapur, Solapur, Palghar and Raigad.

Manipur

Imphal, Thoubal, Bishnupur and Churachandpur.

Meghalaya

Shillong, Tura, Jowai and Nongpoh.

Mizoram

Aizawl, Lunglei, Champhai and Kolasib.

Nagaland

Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung and Wokha.

Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Berhampur, Puri, Balasore and Jharsuguda.

Punjab

Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala, Bathinda and Pathankot.

Rajasthan

Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner, Alwar, Neemrana and Bhilwara.

Sikkim

Gangtok, Namchi, Gyalshing, Mangan and Rangpo.

Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Salem, Tiruppur, Hosur, Vellore and Thoothukudi.

Telangana

Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Sangareddy.

Tripura

Agartala, Udaipur, Dharmanagar and Kailasahar.

Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Agra, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Meerut, Gorakhpur and Bareilly.

Uttarakhand

Dehradun, Haridwar, Roorkee, Haldwani, Rudrapur and Rishikesh.

West Bengal

Kolkata, Howrah, Durgapur, Asansol, Siliguri, Haldia and Kharagpur.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Port Blair and other project locations across the islands, subject to logistics.

Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and the adjoining Tricity region.

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Silvassa, Daman and Diu.

Delhi (NCT)

New Delhi, Central Delhi, North Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi, West Delhi and NCR project locations.

Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag, Baramulla, Kathua and Udhampur.

Ladakh

Leh and Kargil, subject to project conditions and logistics.

Lakshadweep

Kavaratti and other project locations, subject to logistics.

Puducherry

Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers about fire doors

Final selection requires an approved door schedule, opening details and project fire strategy.

What does a 120-minute fire door mean?

It identifies a fire-resistance classification supported by the relevant test evidence for the complete assembly. The result applies only within the tested or formally assessed configuration and conditions.

Are smoke seals always required?

Smoke-control requirements depend on the door location, approved design, leakage classification and applicable rules. Use only seals compatible with the documented doorset.

Can hardware be changed after installation?

Not without checking compatibility and approval. Drilling, replacement locks, electromagnetic devices, signage or other field changes can affect the doorset evidence and operation.

Can fire doors have glass vision panels?

Yes, where the tested or assessed assembly permits the specified fire-rated glazing, aperture size, location, bead system and construction.

How should I request a quotation?

Share the door schedule, opening sizes, rating, wall construction, handing, leaf configuration, hardware set, finish, glazing, quantities, drawings and project location.

Does Vintex supply fire doors outside Maharashtra?

Yes. Enquiries are accepted across India, subject to specification review, quantity, tested configuration, project schedule, installation scope and logistics.

Planning a fire-door package?

Send the door schedule, rating, opening details, quantities and project location to Vintex.

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