Steel Fire Protection Doors at Samson Doors
Steel fire protection doors are a vital safety feature for any UK commercial or industrial building, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and providing peace of mind in the event of a fire outbreak. These doors play a key role in dividing internal spaces, containing fire within designated compartments, and protecting escape routes until the fire is under control or extinguished.
Purpose-Built Internal Steel Fire Doors
Samson Doors offers purpose-made steel fire-rated doorsets, tailored to precise measurements for a perfect fit and to minimise installation risks. These doorsets are constructed from robust double-skinned steel panels with thicknesses from 44mm to 65mm, ensuring the highest level of strength, durability, and fire resistance. Each doorset is supplied fully assembled from the factory, complete with pre-fitted hinges, hardware, and weatherseals for fast, compliant installation.
- Available in single or double leaf configurations up to 3m x 3m
- Wide choice of RAL colours, including dual-colour options
- Glazed vision panels with fire-rated glass and additional performance features
- Options for acoustic, insulation, and security performance
Superior Fire Ratings and Certification
In modern applications, 60-minute fire resistance is standard, with Samson offering enhanced ratings of 120 and 240 minutes for demanding environments. The trend in the UK is moving toward ‘EI’ certification, where doors provide both fire integrity (flame resistance) and fire insulation, preventing dangerous heat transfer as well as the spread of flames and smoke. Our doors comply with rigorous British and European standards and are independently tested by UKAS-accredited bodies for reliability and safety.
The Teckentrup T60-FSA fire-resistant steel door—manufactured in partnership with industry leader Teckentrup—meets EN1634-1 and delivers up to 120 minutes integrity and 60 minutes insulation, offering some of the highest performance available, with a solid 62mm thick insulated leaf.
Why Choose Steel Over Timber?
- Enhanced Durability: Steel is highly resistant to warping, impact and weather, especially in high-traffic or external areas.
- Higher Fire Resistance: Steel doors can achieve fire ratings up to 240 minutes, outperforming timber alternatives.
- Increased Security: Double skin construction enables dual certification for fire and security, including PAS 24 or LPS 1175, and optional Secured by Design accreditation.
- Aesthetics: Modern steel fire doors offer designer finishes and slim profiles with fire-rated glazing to suit contemporary interiors.
Key Features of Samson Steel Fire Doors
- Custom made for certified installation
- High fire ratings from 60 to 240 minutes
- Flexible single or double leaf doors up to 3m x 3m
- Choice of RAL colours, with split colour options
- Fire-rated glazed vision panels
- Acoustic and thermal insulation options
- Intumescent seals and fire-rated hardware fitted as standard
- Auto-closing mechanism on every certified door
- Enhanced security certification available
Tested and Certified for Complete Protection
Every certified steel fire doorset includes a fully tested leaf (with mineral wool or equivalent fire-resistant core), robust steel sub-frame, fire-rated glazing if required, intumescent strips to seal off smoke and flames, an auto-closing device, and tested fire-rated hardware. All assemblies are tested as a complete unit to UK and European standards for reliable, safe operation.
Modern Standards—EI Fire Doors and Enhanced Safety
UK buildings are increasingly adopting EI-rated doorsets, offering insulation against dangerous heat, flame, and smoke resistance, in line with European requirements. Samson steel fire protection doors deliver the highest standard of passive safety, ensuring safer evacuation and effective compartmentalisation in any emergency.
For advice, technical information, or to discuss project requirements for steel fire protection doors, contact the Samson Doors team for expert assistance.
