The front door to your flat should have complied with Building regulations when it was installed. If you are installing a new one, it should comply with current Building regulations
All new fire doors should be FD30s rated, providing fire and smoke resistance for at least 30 minutes.
Your door supplier or contractor should give you a test certificate confirming that the fire door and any included ironmongery or letter boxes comply with any of these fire safety standards:
- BS476: Part 22 1987 (the British Standard)
- BS EN 1634-1 2000 (the UK adoption of European standards)
- BM TRADA Q-Mark scheme
- BWF Certifire scheme
- The door should also meet the Secured by Design standard.
Building regulations requirements can vary depending on the type of building and the location of the doors. You can also refer to official guidance published on fire safety regulations.
More information you might find useful:
- Who pays to replace or upgrade a fire door?
- Who owns and is responsible for my fire door?
- How am I protected by the Building Safety Act 2022?
- Fire door guidance: GOV.UK
- Fire doors: London Fire Brigade
- More Frequently Asked Questions on Fire safety
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