Fire door compliance, supply & replacement.
Fire doors are a life-safety and compliance obligation, not just a door — we supply, replace and certify fire doors, frames and seals to AS 1905.1, and can run fire door compliance alongside any general or secure door work on the same site.
One contractor for fire compliance, general doors and secure doors on the same site — fewer trades to coordinate, one point of accountability for the whole opening.
Compliance you can hand to your certifier.
Fire Door Audits & Compliance Certificates
Condition and compliance inspections against AS 1905.1, with certification your building owner or certifier can rely on.
Fire Door Supply & Replacement
Rated doors and frames supplied and installed to the correct FRL for the opening, matched to the building's fire engineering.
Fire & Smoke Seal Upgrades
Intumescent and smoke seal replacement on existing doors — the detail most commonly missed, and most commonly checked.
Compliant Hardware & Self-Closers
Self-closing devices, hinges and vision panels replaced or upgraded to keep the whole door set within its fire rating.
Common questions.
How often do fire doors need to be inspected in Australia?
Under AS1851-2012, fire and smoke doors in commercial buildings require inspection every 6 months, compared with annual inspection for residential and industrial buildings. Building owners and managers are responsible for ensuring this happens as part of their Annual Fire Safety Statement obligations.
Who is responsible for fire door compliance in a commercial building?
Building owners and facility managers carry the compliance obligation, though the actual inspection and certification should be carried out by someone competent in fire door assemblies — not just any tradesperson. An incorrectly altered fire door can create a bigger problem than the one it started with.
What happens if a fire door fails inspection?
It gets flagged for rectification — anything from a seal or hardware replacement through to a full door and frame replacement, depending on what's failed. We can carry out the fix directly rather than just handing you a report.
What is an FRL (Fire Resistance Level)?
An FRL is the standard Australian measure of how long a fire door assembly withstands fire under test conditions, expressed as three numbers in minutes — structural adequacy / integrity / insulation, e.g. -/60/30. Required fire doors must comply with AS 1905.1 and be tested to AS 1530.4.
Can fire doors be painted?
Generally yes, provided the paint doesn't build up on hinges, latches or closer arms and interfere with the door's operation, and compliance tags stay visible and uncovered. It's worth checking the door's original certification for any specific painting conditions before starting.
What happens if a fire door's compliance tag is missing or damaged?
The door effectively can't be verified as compliant until it's re-tagged and re-certified. Tags must never be painted over or removed, and if one goes missing during maintenance it needs to be reinstated as part of the job.
Can I install my own lock or hardware on a fire door?
No — it's illegal to prop open a fire door or fit hardware that isn't compatible with its fire rating. Any hardware added to a fire door must comply with AS 1905.1 and should only be installed by someone who understands fire door assemblies.
What's the difference between a fire door and a smoke door?
A fire door is rated to resist flame and heat for a set period; a smoke door is specifically rated to restrict the passage of smoke, which can spread faster than fire and pose its own life-safety risk. Some doors are rated for both.
Do fire doors need to self-close?
Yes — fire doors rely on a self-closing device to stay in their rated, closed position when not in active use. Anything that blocks a fire door open, or a closer that isn't functioning, is a compliance failure.
Who can certify a fire door as compliant?
Certification should come from someone competent in fire door assemblies and current Australian Standards — this is not a general trade task. We supply certification as part of our audit and rectification work.
Credentials
Get a fire door compliance quote.
Tell us about your building and its current fire door position — we'll scope an audit, certification, or straight replacement.