FD30 Fire Rated Door Solutions from Rocket Door Frames

Rocket Door Frames’ space-saving pocket door kits have proved very successful in the UK over the last five years. The ease of installation of the 100% steel frame has made them attractive to architects, builders, and keen DIYers alike. Rocket’s ultra-flush door product without the architrave is also popular, particularly with interior designers looking to make a visual impact in home and commercial spaces. That’s great, but is it enough?

Fire safety has never been more important in the minds of customers when making a purchase. The fire resistance of these door systems is a question our team is increasingly asked about and is something we take very seriously. To illustrate this, Rocket put its door products through rigorous independent fire safety testing to prove their suitability.

Tested by the UKAS-accredited Warringtonfire laboratory, the Rocket pocket door and ultra-flush concealed door systems both obtained a full 30-minute rating, known as FD30. This means the kits can be safely used with any standard doors with the Rocket pocket frame or doors supplied by Rocket for its concealed door product.

In the assessment, Rocket's pocket door system was fitted with a flaxboard core door, one of the most onerous of all the fire door cores. This was done for the customer’s peace of mind; if the most basic door passed the test, they knew they had a product they could trust.

Following the FD30 test, Rocket actually achieved an impressive 48 minutes of protection. That is 60% more than the requirement for full approval.

The Jamb Lining

A jamb is essentially a timber lining kit fitted after the door is installed to cover the top of the door and running mechanism. This lines the metal entrance verticals to the pocket for a clean and professional look.

Rocket’s fire door jamb is made from a high-density, slow-burning European oak providing a strong and stable finish. Another advantage is that this jamb does not have flat architraves integrated into the system.

The quality of the Rocket jamb system easily passed the fire test without the need for architraves. This means you can specify the same architraves throughout a development and not be constrained by the jamb design.

Availability and Delivery

When selecting a Rocket FD30 door system, a full fire jamb set is included as well as all the intumescent strips you need to complete the job. All the main standard British sizes are stocked items and can be delivered in a matter of days to anywhere in the UK.

Our friendly customer service team are available by phone or email if you require any technical advice or assistance.

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