Fire Rated Doors South Africa hold a fire inside the compartment it started in, which is what gives people time to leave by the stairs. A door only does that if its seals, closer and gaps are all still right. Send one request and compare quotes.
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Get the Best QuoteWhat Makes a Door Rated
- The leaf. Core construction and thickness, certified as a set with its frame.
- Intumescent seals. Expand under heat to close the gap around the leaf.
- Smoke seals. Brush or fin seals that stop cold smoke passing.
- The closer. Must fully close and latch the door every time, unaided.
- Certified ironmongery. Hinges, locks and latches rated to match the doorset.
Common Inspection Failures
- Wedged open. The single most common finding, and the one that defeats the door entirely.
- Gaps too wide. Usually at the head or between leaves on double doors.
- Damaged seals. Painted over, peeling or cut out during a refit.
- Closer not latching. Door swings to but does not engage the latch.
- Unrated penetrations. Cables, vision panels or letterboxes cut through the leaf.
Remedial Options
- Replace seals. Cheap, quick and the most frequent fix.
- Adjust or replace the closer. Often all that is needed to restore function.
- Hold-open devices. Electromagnetic holders linked to the alarm, for doors people prop.
- New doorset. Where the leaf is damaged, modified or uncertifiable.
Fire Rated Doors Prices
Ballpark prices so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Fire door inspection, per door | R180 - R650 |
| Intumescent and smoke seal replacement, per door | R450 - R1,800 |
| Door closer, supplied and fitted | R950 - R3,800 |
| Electromagnetic hold-open device, installed | R2,500 - R8,500 |
| Single fire rated doorset, supplied and installed | R8,500 - R28,000 |
| Double fire rated doorset, supplied and installed | R16,000 - R55,000 |
| Vision panel, certified, retrofitted | R3,500 - R12,000 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, excluding VAT. They reflect typical South African supplier and contractor rates for fire protection work. They are not our prices or quotations, and no provider is bound by them. Confirm what each quotation includes, such as travel, certificates, consumables, after-hours work and minimum callout fees.
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Get the Best QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Rating required. A 30 minute doorset and a 120 minute one differ substantially.
- Single or double. Double doors need meeting stiles and coordinated closing.
- Frame condition. A sound existing frame saves a great deal.
- Ironmongery. Certified locks and panic hardware add real cost.
- Access and hours. Replacing doors in an occupied building often means after hours.
- Door count. Per-door rates fall sharply on a whole-building programme.
What to Include in Your Request
- How many doors. And whether single or double leaf.
- Required rating. If known, from the building plans or a previous report.
- What is wrong. Inspection only, seals and closers, or full replacement.
- Frame condition. Whether frames are sound and can be reused.
- Location. Stairwells, risers, plant rooms or tenancy separation.
Doors That Stay Compliant
- Never wedge a fire door. If people prop it, fit a magnetic hold-open linked to the alarm.
- Check the gap with a coin. A rough gauge, but it catches the worst cases quickly.
- Protect seals during painting. Painters cover intumescent strips routinely.
- Inspect after any refit. New cabling through a fire door destroys its rating.
Fire Rated Doors FAQs
How often should fire doors be inspected?
Six-monthly is common in commercial buildings, and more frequently on high-traffic doors. Stairwell and riser doors deserve the most attention.
Can a normal door be upgraded to a fire door?
Generally no. Rated doorsets are certified as a complete assembly of leaf, frame, seals and ironmongery, and an ordinary leaf cannot be brought into that certification.
Our fire doors are always propped open. What can we do?
Fit electromagnetic hold-open devices linked to the fire alarm. The door stays open for daily use and releases automatically on an alarm, which solves the behaviour rather than fighting it.
What gap is acceptable around a fire door?
Specifications vary by doorset and rating, so the door's own certification is what governs. An inspection measures against that rather than against a single universal figure.
Fire door work is one of the services quoted through Fire Safety Inspections South Africa and it is usually picked up during an inspection.
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