Fire doors: what the EI-EW 30 classification means and where they are required
The purpose of fire doors is to resist fire and prevent it from spreading into adjacent areas. They are used, for example, in boiler rooms, garages, at flat entrances and in the common areas of blocks of flats.
How to read the classification of fire doors
Every certified fire door has a code designation, for example EI-EW 30 SC D3. The individual symbols mean:
- EW – protection against fire,
- EI – protection against the spread of fire,
- 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 – resistance in minutes,
- D1 (DP1) – metal structure made of non-combustible materials,
- D2 (DP2) – combination of combustible and non-combustible materials,
- D3 (DP3) – wooden structure,
- C – doors with a self-closing device,
- S – smoke-tight doors.
The designation EI-EW 30 SC D3 therefore means that the door protects adjacent rooms for 30 minutes, is smoke-tight, has a self-closing device and has a core made of wood.
Fire door design
Fire doors can be made in all decors: in laminates, veneers and sprayed paint. The most suitable and at the same time the most economical design is V1 – plain smooth door from the Vanesa category. On request we also make fire doors with glass, though not in all models.
You will find details on the Fire doors page. For the entrance to your flat, we also recommend considering security doors; more in the article Security class RC3.
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At Stolárstvo Sučanský we have been making made-to-measure interior doors and door frames since 1992, and we also supply certified RC3 security doors. On-site measurement is free and made-to-measure doors carry no surcharge. Call us on 0903 231 742, visit our shop in Bratislava, our showrooms in Trnava or Žilina, or our production site in Čachtice. You can create a price quote yourself in the door visualizer. You will find all contact details on the Contact page.
