What Are Fire Rated Doors?
Fire rated doors are specially constructed doors designed to withstand fire and smoke for a specified period of time — typically 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. They form a critical component of any building's passive fire protection system, creating compartments that contain the spread of fire and provide safe evacuation routes.
Why Are They Required in Dubai?
Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) mandates fire rated doors in all commercial, retail, hospitality, healthcare and residential buildings above a certain size. The specific requirements are governed by the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice, which sets out where fire doors are needed, what rating they must achieve, and how they must be installed.
Where Are Fire Rated Doors Required?
- Stairwell enclosures and emergency exit routes
- Between different occupancy types in the same building
- Mechanical and electrical rooms
- Lift lobbies and fire fighting lifts
- Kitchen areas in restaurants and hotels
- Storage and plant rooms
- Between corridors and individual office/retail units
Fire Rating Classifications
FD30 — 30-minute fire resistance. Used in lower-risk applications within buildings.
FD60 — 60-minute fire resistance. The most common rating required in commercial buildings in Dubai.
FD90 — 90-minute fire resistance. Required in higher-risk or larger buildings.
FD120 — 120-minute fire resistance. Used in critical fire compartments and high-rise buildings.
How Bayut Constructions Helps
Bayut Constructions supplies and installs DCD-approved fire rated doors across Dubai. Our team handles the full compliance process — from specifying the correct rating for each door location to coordinating DCD inspections and obtaining the final certificate of compliance.