Fire Shutters for Doorways - Flexible Structure

Our Fire Shutter Doors for Flexible Structures has been specifically tested and certified for use on serveries with non-rigid supporting constructions. This makes it the ideal solution for kitchens, school canteens, cafés, bars, receptions and commercial serveries where the surrounding structure is not a standard masonry or concrete wall.

This product has been independently tested as a doorway opening, ensuring full compliance and acceptance by Building Control and Fire Officers.

This product is available in 60-minute and 90-minute fire integrity ratings depending on site requirements.

Key benefits

•  Tested and certified as a door opening, finishing to floor level.
• Approved for flexible wall type - Timber Stud.
• Available with 60-minute (E60) or 90-minute (E90) fire integrity rating.
• Integrates with building fire alarm and detection systems for automatic closure.
   

Where it is used

Typical applications include:

• School and college serveries
• Restaurant and café
• Commercial kitchen hatches
• Healthcare and hospitality
• Doorways, Corridors
   

Fire ratings and sizes

E60/E90 – 60/90 - minute fire integrity

• Tube motor - Max Opening Size- 2500mm W x 2400mm H
• Industrial motor up to approx. 7000 mm W × 7000 mm H clear opening
• Warrington Test Report – 429933

Tested / classified to:

• BS EN 1634‑1 – Fire resistance testing of doors and shutters
• BS EN 15269‑10
• EN 13501‑2 – Fire classification of construction products
• CE marked to BS EN 16034

Suitable wall types (flexible structures)

Designed for non‑rigid supporting constructions such as:

•  Timber stud walls
• Metal Stud Walls are not suitable

To match the tested constructions, the supporting wall needs to be:

• Vertical C16 structural timbers: 3 × 45 mm wide × 100 mm deep, tied into structure top and bottom
• Horizontal C16 structural timbers: 2 × 3 × 45 mm wide × 100 mm deep
• Fire‑rated boarding to 60 or 120 minutes (Same rating as the Shutter)
• Capacity to support approx. 25 kg/m² shutter weight
   
  For detailed requirements see our Fire Shutter Substrate Guide.

Landing surfaces

The shutter must close onto a compliant landing surface to maintain fire integrity. Typical options include:

• Masonry or concrete floor
• Class A1 non‑combustible substrate (EN 13501)
   

Controls & Safety Features

Every Servery Fire Shutter includes:

• Fire Control Panel – standard or staged descent
• Audio-Visual Warning – mandatory for serveries
• Battery Backup Unit – ensures automatic closure under power loss
• Integration with fire alarm or independent detectors

• Emergency escape options where required

  For more details see our Fire Shutter Controls Guide