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Communal
Door Sets

The solid rebated Communal Doorset is a timber framed internal doorset associated with the internal communal areas of busy buildings. Available as FD30 or FD60, complete with intumescent and cold smoke seals pre-installed.

Certifire Certified FD30 & FD60 BS 476 Compliant Intumescent Seals Cold Smoke Seals Engineered Softwood Frames Hardwood FD60 Frames Pre-Hung & Pre-Fitted Bespoke Panel Options Assa Abloy Closers Certifire Certified FD30 & FD60 BS 476 Compliant Intumescent Seals Cold Smoke Seals Engineered Softwood Frames Hardwood FD60 Frames Pre-Hung & Pre-Fitted Bespoke Panel Options Assa Abloy Closers

Built for Busy
Communal Spaces

The solid rebated Communal Doorset is a timber framed internal doorset associated with the internal communal areas of busy buildings. Engineered to provide reliable fire protection in shared spaces such as apartment blocks, commercial buildings, and public facilities.

Available as an FD30 or FD60 — both fire doorsets come with intumescent and cold smoke seals pre-installed within the frame. A non-fire door option is also available on request.

FD30 — 30 Min Protection FD60 — 60 Min Protection
Featured Product Shot — Single Communal Doorset

What's Included

Every Communal Doorset is engineered and supplied to the highest fire safety standards.

1

Door

FD30 (44mm) and FD60 (54mm) doors. Doorsets are fully Certifire certificated once installed in line with certification. Bespoke panel options available.

2

Frame

FD30 doorsets are supplied with engineered softwood frames. FD60 doorsets are supplied with hardwood frames. Frames are supplied in a standard factory clear stain and primed finish. Contact our team for bespoke specifications.

3

Glazing

A wide range of doors and sizes including glazed options available. 7 unique glaze patterns available to suit any communal aesthetic requirement.

4

Locks

Numerous exit types available including FB2 or Euro mortice lock. 5 lever lock, dead lock, Euro split lock, tubular catch, and bathroom sets can all be specified.

5

Hinges

Single doorsets are pre-hung and pre-fitted with CE marked Grade 13 stainless steel bearing hinges (chrome effect or satin silver) with intumescent protection.

6

Accessories

Handles, pull handles, push plates, and kick plates are not included as standard. These can be specified separately. Shootbolts (by head or door) can be specified with door pairs.

7

Door Closer

Assa Abloy DC2000A 9-arm and DC7000A slide arm surface mounted door closers are available on request. Closers will be supplied ready for fitting on site and are Certifire certified.

Specification Guide

Locks

Lock types available include 5 lever lock knob or dead lock, Euro split lock or dead lock, F60 loss, plus other latches such as a tubular catch or bathroom set.

Hinge Type

75 Grade 13 CE marked Stainless Steel butt hinges in chrome effect or satin silver, with intumescent protection as standard.

Dropseal & Under Door Threshold

Variable height automatic flush mounted dropseal with 9mm or 11mm stroke. The seal is self-levelling and accommodates slight variations in floor level. Tested to BS EN 1634 parts 1 and 3. Optional hardwood threshold or aluminium threshold (fitted to frame) available on request.

Intumescent / Smoke / Acoustic Seal

FD30 doorsets include a 10mm × 4mm intumescent strip. FD60 doorsets include 2 × 10mm × 4mm intumescent strips. Smoke and acoustic seal can be specified as required.

Shootbolts

Shootbolts (by head or door) can be specified with door pairs to provide additional security and stability.

Door Closers

Options include 3 arm or side arm door closer in stainless steel. Assa Abloy DC2000A 9-arm, DC3000A, Dorma TS68 EN2–5 adjustable, and Dorma Impulse range. Certified by Certifire and supplied ready for site fitting.

Quick Specification

FD30 Leaf Thickness 44mm
FD60 Leaf Thickness 54mm
FD30 Frame Engineered Softwood
FD60 Frame Hardwood
Intumescent Strip (FD30) 10mm × 4mm (×1)
Intumescent Strip (FD60) 10mm × 4mm (×2)
Hinge Standard CE Grade 13 SS
Certification Certifire / BS 476
Non-Fire Option Available on request

Door widths must satisfy Building Regulations Part M for wheelchair, ambulant disabled access and pram access. Contact our team for guidance on specific opening requirements.

Door Opening Dimensions

Clear opening dimensions are determined by a number of components. Effective clear opening assumes door can open past 90°, based on a 9mm hinge throw and a 5mm edge gap.

Nominal Door Width Single — Clear Opening (mm) Double — Clear Opening (mm) Part M Compliant
610mm 586 No
686mm 662 Yes
726mm 702 Yes
762mm 738 Yes
813mm 789 Yes
838mm 814 Yes
914mm 890 Yes
1000mm 976 Yes
1200mm (pair) 1,152 Yes
1372mm (pair) 1,324 Yes
1524mm (pair) 1,476 Yes
1800mm (pair) 1,752 Yes

* All dimensions in millimetres. Clear opening based on 9mm hinge throw and 5mm edge gap. Contact us for bespoke sizing.

Common Questions

A Communal Doorset is a timber framed internal fire doorset designed for the shared areas of busy buildings — apartment blocks, office corridors, and public facilities. The solid rebated design provides reliable fire compartmentation and is available in FD30 and FD60 ratings.

FD30 doors provide 30 minutes of fire resistance and feature a 44mm thick leaf in an engineered softwood frame. FD60 doors provide 60 minutes of fire resistance with a 54mm thick leaf in a hardwood frame. FD60 also includes double intumescent strip protection. Both include cold smoke seals as standard.

Yes. FBS Communal Doorsets are fully Certifire certificated once installed in accordance with the certification scope. The door closers are also Certifire certified. Our team provides the necessary documentation for compliance and building control approval.

Yes. We offer a wide range of glazed door options with 7 unique glaze patterns available. All glazing options are tested and certified within the doorset's fire rating. Contact our team to discuss pattern and size options for your project.

Door closers (Assa Abloy DC2000A 9-arm and DC7000A slide arm) are available on request and are not included as standard. They are supplied ready for site fitting. Handles, push plates, and kick plates are also not supplied as standard and must be specified separately.

Specify Your
Communal Doorset

Our technical team will guide you through fire rating selection, glazing options, ironmongery, and compliance requirements.

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