What Are Fire Door Ratings?

Fire door ratings — FD60, FD90, and FD120 — indicate how long a door can withstand fire before failing. The number represents minutes of fire resistance under standardized test conditions.

•FD60: Resists fire for 60 minutes

•FD90: Resists fire for 90 minutes

•FD120: Resists fire for 120 minutes

These ratings are tested to international standards (BS EN 1634-1 and equivalent) and are a mandatory requirement under UAE building codes for specific occupancies.

UAE Civil Defence Requirements

The UAE Civil Defence Authority requires fire rated doors in the following locations:

•Escape routes and stairwells: Minimum FD60 in most residential buildings

•Plant rooms, electrical rooms, generator rooms: FD60 or higher depending on risk

•Hotel corridors and guest room doors: FD60 minimum (Civil Defence Approval required)

•Hospitals and healthcare facilities: FD90 often specified for critical areas

•High-rise residential towers: FD60 to FD90 depending on floor level and occupancy

•Commercial offices and retail: FD60 typically specified for core and corridor doors

For Sharjah and Dubai specifically, the fire door supplier must hold Civil Defence approval — a certificate issued directly by the authority confirming the product has been tested and approved for use in UAE projects.

When Is FD120 Required?

FD120 doors are specified in high-risk environments where fire could spread rapidly or where evacuation time is extended:

•Industrial facilities and warehouses

•Data centres and server rooms

•Areas with significant fuel or chemical storage

•Certain government and security facilities

What Makes a Fire Door Compliant in the UAE?

A compliant fire rated door in the UAE requires:

1.Civil Defence Approval — from Sharjah CD, Dubai CD, or both depending on the emirate

2.Certificate of Compliance — issued by an accredited testing body confirming the product meets fire resistance standards

3.Proper installation — fire doors must be installed with the correct frame, seals, hardware, and closers. The door leaf alone does not provide the rated protection without the full assembly

4.Documentation — your main contractor and consultant will require copies of all certificates

Khat Al Barq Fire Rated Doors

Khat Al Barq Doors & Windows Factory manufactures FD60, FD90, and FD120 fire rated doors from our Sharjah factory. Our products are approved by both Sharjah and Dubai Civil Defence authorities, and we hold active Certificate of Compliance.

We have supplied fire rated doors to residential towers in Business Bay, Jaddaf, and Wadi Al Safa 5 in Dubai, as well as hotels, schools, and government facilities across Sharjah and Ajman.

Contact us at +971 52 270 0738 or info.kbfshj@gmail.com for fire door specifications and Civil Defence documentation.

FD60 vs FD90 vs FD120: Which Fire Door Rating Do You Need in the UAE?

What Are Fire Door Ratings?

UAE Civil Defence Requirements

When Is FD120 Required?

What Makes a Fire Door Compliant in the UAE?

Khat Al Barq Fire Rated Doors

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