Fire doors protect escape routes. In Kenyan commercial buildings, hotels and multi-dwelling projects they are increasingly specified by consultants. Doors Kenya supplies FD30 and FD60 style doorsets with the seals and ironmongery treated as part of the set.

Ratings in plain language

FD30 aims for 30 minutes of integrity under test conditions. FD60 aims for 60 minutes. The rating applies to a tested assembly: leaf, frame, seals, glazing and hardware. Swapping random hinges or cutting unapproved vision panels can void the intent of the specification.

Price orientation

Expect FD30 timber sets from roughly KES 48,000 and higher figures for FD60 and steel fire doors. Review the fire-rated doors category for current ranges.

Specification mistakes we still see

Ordering a thick timber door and calling it a fire door without seals or certification path.
Fitting a closer that does not match the door weight.
Ignoring hold-open devices that must release on fire alarm in some designs.

For lobbies that also need automatic access, coordinate early with the automatic sliding doors team so fire strategy and traffic flow do not fight each other.