Technical • Fire Safety • Engineering

The Physics of Fire Rated Doors: Understanding FD30 vs FD60

2025-12-24Slamet Sugiri, Production Manager

Unitree fire-rated engineering doors featuring FD30 and FD60 specifications for high-rise safety compliance

The Silent Guardian in Architecture

When we discuss architectural luxury, we often talk about veneers, handles, and proportions. But true luxury is safety. In the world of high-rise construction, the Fire Rated Door is the unsung hero that stands between life and tragedy.

At Unitree, our Nusantara Core is engineered not just to look beautiful, but to perform under the most extreme conditions.

What is FD30?

FD30 stands for "Fire Door 30 Minutes." It means the door assembly—frame, leaf, and hardware—has been tested to withstand a fully developed fire for at least 30 minutes without losing its integrity.

Key requirements for an FD30 door include:

  • Core Density: Minimum 450kg/m³.
  • Intumescent Strips: These expand under heat to seal the gap between the door and frame.
  • Certified Hardware: Hinges and locks must not melt or deform prematurely.

The Unitree Difference

Our engineering doors utilize a 1+3 Structural Recipe (1 finger joint + 3 butt joint strips) which provides superior stability. Unlike hollow-core doors that act as fuel, our solid core acts as a barrier.

"Safety is not an accident. It is the result of intelligent effort."

Compliance in 2026

As regulations in the UK (Building Safety Act) and California tighten, specifying certified SVLK and FSC compliant fire doors is no longer optional. It is a legal imperative. Contact our team to discuss fire-rated door specifications for your project.