{"id":8367,"date":"2025-05-18T16:45:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-18T16:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lavel.ee\/?p=8367"},"modified":"2026-11-11T16:41:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T16:41:18","slug":"what-to-consider-when-ordering-a-fire-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lavel.ee\/en\/what-to-consider-when-ordering-a-fire-door\/","title":{"rendered":"What to consider when ordering a fire door"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\">What is a fire door?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el wp-block-paragraph\">A fire door is a specially constructed door that can prevent the spread of fire and smoke from one room to another for a certain period of time. These doors are made of fire-resistant materials such as steel, wood or glass, and are fitted with special seals and closing mechanisms that ensure they work effectively in the event of a fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\">Fire resistance classes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el wp-block-paragraph\">Fire doors are classified according to their fire resistance, which shows how long the door can prevent the spread of fire and smoke. The most common classes are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-el\">\n<li><strong>EI15, EI30, EI60, EI90, EI120<\/strong>: The numbers indicate the number of minutes during which the door maintains its fire resistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el wp-block-paragraph\">For example, an EI60 class door must withstand at least 60 minutes while maintaining its integrity and thermal insulation. In Estonia, fire doors of classes E, EI2 or EW with a fire resistance of 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes are mainly used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\">Smoke tightness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to fire resistance, the door\u2019s smoke tightness is also important, as it prevents smoke from spreading through the building. Smoke tightness is indicated by the classes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-el\">\n<li><strong>Sa<\/strong>: Smoke tightness at ambient temperature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>S200<\/strong>: Smoke tightness at a temperature of 200\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2018, all fire doors in apartment buildings and public buildings must prevent the spread of smoke as well as fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\">How to choose the right fire door?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el wp-block-paragraph\">When choosing a fire door, the following factors should be considered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list wp-el\">\n<li><strong>Building type and use<\/strong>: Different buildings (e.g. apartment buildings, industrial buildings, public buildings) have different fire safety requirements<a href=\"https:\/\/www.riigiteataja.ee\/akt\/104042017014?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required fire resistance class<\/strong>: Depending on the part of the building and its use, a different fire resistance class may be required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Door location<\/strong>: Whether the door is on an escape route, in a technical room or elsewhere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Material and design<\/strong>: You can choose between different materials (steel, wood, glass) and designs that match the overall style of the building.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificates and compliance with standards<\/strong>: Make sure the door meets the applicable standards and is certified.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-el\">Installation and maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-el wp-block-paragraph\">The effectiveness of a fire door depends largely on its correct installation and regular maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-el\">\n<li><strong>Installation<\/strong>: Doors must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer\u2019s instructions and applicable building regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Fire doors must be inspected and maintained regularly. If the door is on an escape route, maintenance must be carried out at least once a quarter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a fire door? 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