HDB Fired Rated Door

The HDB flats in Singapore obey the different fire safety standards when built. A fire-rated door will be provided if needed under the Fire Code. For instance, fire-rated doors would be given to flats where the main doors are within three metres of lift lobbies or staircases.

• Units, where entrance doors are within 3 meters of the lift lobby or staircase, need to be equipped with one. This is to ensure that the lift lobbies and staircases are well protected in an event of an evacuation.
• Unit types that do not require fire-rated doors include units that have openings into external corridors. Otherwise, every residential unit is designed as a fire compartment, with concrete walls and floors to help prevent the spread of the fire across the hallway or into the unit.

HDB blocks are equipped with additional fire safety features.

• Staircases and lift lobbies of HDB blocks are prepared with good cross ventilation to ensure a swift dispersal of harmful smoke in an event of a fire.
• Exit staircases are also spaced out evenly to ensure all units have a viable exit plan in an event of a fire.
• Fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, and fire engine access roads are also factored into consideration during the planning and construction of an HDB flat.

Having fire-rated doors adds to the security and fire safety aspect of a home. While not a must, having a fire-rated door is definitely a welcomed added bonus.

In Singapore, for HDB, fire-rated doors can cost up to an average of $900-$1100 to manufacture and install. The exact price would largely depend on the grade of the fire rating.

• Laminated 
• Metal 
• Timber 

HDB fire doors are recommended to have a 90mins to 2-hr rating.

For HDB-approved fire-rated doors, the doors are required to have a self-closing device in some situations. What many homeowners misunderstand or underestimate about them are their function and purpose. Apart from fire, they also reduce the spread of smoke. Smoke inhalation is the leading cause of death in fire breakouts. Hence, having a properly installed fire-rated door is crucial in ensuring the safety of inhabitants.