CFP Carpentry & Fire Prevention recently completed the installation of a manufactured oak FD30(S) fire door set at Preston School in Yeovil.
The new doorset provides a robust fire-resistant solution while retaining a clean oak finish suitable for the school environment.
For organisations requiring new fire doors, CFP provides professional fire door installation services for schools, commercial premises, residential buildings and other properties across the South of England.
Manufactured Oak FD30(S) Fire Door Set
This project involved installing a single manufactured oak FD30(S) doorset within the school.
The completed installation incorporates the important components required as part of the doorset, including:
- Oak fire door leaf and matching frame
- Glazed vision panels
- Fire-rated hinges
- Intumescent and smoke seals
- Door closing equipment
- Fire door signage
- Suitable door furniture and ironmongery
FD30(S) fire doors are designed to provide fire resistance together with smoke control, helping protect escape routes and adjoining areas within buildings.
For more information on fire door ratings, see our guide to FD30 and FD60 fire door specifications.
Fire Door Installation in a School Environment
Fire doors within schools can be subject to frequent daily use, so the finished doorset needs to combine fire performance with practical operation and durability.
The oak finish gives the new installation a professional appearance, while the vision panels help maintain visibility between areas of the building.
The finished doorset also incorporates clearly visible “Fire door keep shut” signage and a self-closing arrangement so the door can return to the closed position after use.
Correct installation of these components is essential because a fire door works as a complete assembly rather than simply as a door leaf. Our guide explaining how a fire door works provides further information about the different parts of a compliant fire doorset.
Professional Fire Door Installation
CFP undertakes fire door installation for both new and existing buildings, including education facilities, communal areas, commercial properties and residential developments.
Where complete replacement is not necessary, we can also carry out fire door remedial works to address defects identified during inspections or fire risk assessments.
Typical remedial works can include:
- Adjusting excessive door gaps
- Replacing unsuitable hinges
- Installing or replacing intumescent and smoke seals
- Repairing door frames
- Replacing damaged ironmongery
- Installing or adjusting door closers
- Addressing issues affecting the correct operation of the doorset
Where the condition of existing doors is uncertain, CFP also provides fire door surveys to identify defects and determine whether remedial work or replacement is required.
Fire Door Services Across the South of England
This installation at Preston School is another example of the manufactured fire doorsets CFP installs across educational, commercial and residential properties.
Alongside standard manufactured doorsets, CFP can also provide bespoke fire doors where an opening requires a non-standard solution.
Our wider fire prevention services also include fire stopping, compartmentation, fire door surveys, remedial works and new door installations.
You can view further examples of completed work in our fire door projects section, browse the areas we cover, or contact CFP Carpentry & Fire Prevention to discuss a project.
