When you’re investing in fire doors, you’re not just buying a product—you’re relying on features that can save lives, protect property, and ensure legal compliance. Whether you are in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Bangalore, or Hyderabad, here are the 5 essential things you must check before selecting any fire door manufacturer.
Why It Matters:
Fire doors are regulated by national and international safety codes. If a door isn’t certified, it may fail prematurely during fire. In India, the key standard is IS 3614:2021 — Fire Doors and Doorsets-Specification. Under the National Building Code (NBC) 2016, fire doors must meet specific Fire Resistance Ratings (FRR) of 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes depending on location, occupancy, and hazard risk.
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Why It Matters:
A fire door’s rating tells how long it can resist fire while maintaining integrity. The material and core type influence performance—wood cores, steel, or composite materials behave differently under heat. Under NBC / IS 3614, doors must meet the required hourly rating depending on the location.
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Why It Matters:
A fire door is not just the door leaf. The frame, seals, hardware (hinges, closers, latches), smoke / intumescent seals, glazing and installation all contribute to overall performance. Even a well tested door fails if installed poorly or hardware is not compatible.
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Why It Matters:
Even the best fire door loses its reliability without having proper maintenance, servicing, and support. reputed manufacturers usually offer reliable service, hardware (like seals, closing devices), warranties and certification of installed products. Also, feedback from local projects (Delhi, Mumbai, etc.) gives insight into what to expect.
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Why It Matters:
Fire doors often have to blend with interiors or facades. Customers often need glazed panels, decorative finishes, flush or wood grain appearance, color matching. But customization shouldn’t compromise safety or add excessive cost. Having the right balance between form, function, and cost is key.
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Putting It All Together: Decision Checklist
Here’s a simple checklist you can use when you’re evaluating any fire door manufacturer:
Item | Must Confirm |
Standard / certification (IS 3614, BIS mark, NBC 2016) | Yes |
Fire Rating (minutes) matches use case | Yes |
Material & core type (steel / wood / composite) | Yes |
Complete assembly: frame, hardware, seals, glazing | Yes |
Self-closing mechanism + proper fit/gaps | Yes |
Manufacturer’s reputation + after-sales support | Yes |
Customization, aesthetics, delivery & cost transparency | Yes |
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