Communal Areas

FDS Complete™ Range, stairwell, lobby and cross-corridor fire doorsets

Shared spaces are at the heart of every community, encouraging interaction and fostering a sense of belonging. Ensuring these areas remain safe and secure is essential to maintaining a harmonious environment. Gerda Security high-specification communal area fire doorsets provide a robust, long-lasting solution, combining durable design with innovative features to protect residents and support users.

At Gerda Security, we design, develop, and rigorously test our high-specification fire doorsets, providing a complete, reliable solution. Our extensive library of in-house test evidence ensures that our doorsets consistently meet the performance, safety, and regulatory challenges of the modern built environment.

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FD30(S)

FD60(S)

Communal Areas FDS Complete™ Range, Internal FD30(S)

FD30(S) classification
Extensive range of Gerda Security-owned primary fire & smoke test evidence
Building regulation compliant for fire resistance, smoke control & acoustics
Designed for overrun in fire tests
Single & double doorsets
Wide selection of frame configurations
Designed for longevity
Ease of access options
Innovative features as standard
G-Smart™ as standard

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All our complete designs undergo extensive full-scale testing, with third party certification:

● Our half hour doorsets with frame configurations carry the Q Mark plugs ● Sliver arrow denotes complete doorset ● Red arrow denotes glazing in doorleaf ● Yellow surround denotes 30 minutes fire resistance

Clearly identifiable means of escape is crucial. Photoluminescent signage helps in poor visibility:

● Signage tested as part of complete primary fire tests ● Options of non- photoluminescent signage available.

Glazing options undergo full-scale tests in the complete doorset design:

● E30 wired glazing for areas prone to misuse ● EI 30 non-wired glazing with UV protection as standard ● All options BS EN 12600 compliant ● Includes frame configurations

Aesthetics play a pivotal role in communal spaces, combining practicality with appealing finishes:

● High quality finish through manufacture spray coating ● Hardwearing laminates for internal locations

Fire Resistance

EN 1634~1 tests

Smoke Control

EN 1634~3 tests

Acoustics

ISO EN 10140~2 tests

Communal Areas FDS Complete™ Range, Internal FD60(S)

FD60(S) classification
Extensive range of Gerda Security-owned primary fire & smoke test evidence
Building regulation compliant for fire resistance, smoke control & acoustics
Designed for overrun in fire tests
Single & double doorsets
Wide selection of frame configurations
Designed for longevity
Ease of access options
Range of finishes
Innovative features as standard
G-Smart™ as standard

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Wide choice of door closers as part of Gerda Security Products primary tested doorsets:

● Concealed overhead ● Cam action ● Free swing ,wireless opening ● Hard-wired free swing ● Assisted opening ● Electro-mechanical swing

All our complete designs undergo extensive full-scale testing, with third party certification:

● Our hour doorsets with frame configurations carry the Q Mark plugs ● Sliver arrow denotes complete doorset ● Red arrow denotes glazing in doorleaf ● Blue surround denotes 60 minutes fire resistance

Noise pollution disrupts shared spaces. FDS Complete™ ranges include standard sound insulation:

● Careful design for quiet closure ● Door closer control ● Performance testing to BS EN ISO 10140-2

Design matters in smoke control. These fully tested doorsets offer:

● Automated drop down smoke seal ● Precision CNC-manufacturing ● Proven performance in actual fires

Fire Resistance

EN 1634~1 tests

Smoke Control

EN 1634~3 tests

Acoustics

ISO EN 10140~2 tests

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Performance in Detail

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Design & Function

Smoke Control

Innovation

Fire Safety

Design & Function

Meeting the needs of the doorset environment is key. In existing buildings the challenge of uneven and unusual structures means having a range of options to address these is essential.

Our designs stand the test of time with features to assist in the longevity of the doorset, in ease of maintenance and maintenance cost reduction.

We have a substantial library of Gerda Security primary-owned test evidence for fire resistance, smoke leakage and acoustics. Our designs are founded on the same fundamental composition and construction to give consistency in performance.

With digital traceability through the G-Smart App, the doorset’s ‘DNA’ can be accessed including its unique reference; specification, installation and any repairs, including scheduled maintenance.

Smoke Control

Communal doorsets in lobby or corridors and stairwells are designed to provide compartmentation, means of escape and to enable the Fire and Rescue Service to carry out their operational duties.

Our doorsets are designed to protect the compartmented areas from smoke leakage and spread of toxic gases and black smoke.

We test our communal doorset ranges, for both FDS Complete™ FD30(S) and FDS Complete™ FD60(S) ranges for single and double doorsets in full scale smoke tests.

Having seen the doorsets’ performance in actual fires preventing smoke and fire spread and protecting the compartmented area, Gerda Security have been highlighting the importance of smoke control through smoke pod demonstrations for over 12 years.

Innovation

Our innovative fully tested and certified hardwood timber modular frame system with interlocking frames enables easy fitting on site and assists with the correct installation of the doorset.

This improves the installation process, saves time and means that the product is easier to transport and move, all of which assist in greater efficiencies.

Our doorsets are all supplied as complete finished products with a unique reference, tailored to size and to specification for their opening with sidepanels, top panels, fanlights – all shipped together but as separate sections able to be interlocked on site.

The complete doorset configuration is labelled with its unique reference for traceability.

Fire Safety

Gerda Security Products design, develop and comprehensively test our communal doorsets to provide class-leading compliance and to ensure they are able to operate effectively for their lifetime.

Our primary-owned test evidence conducted at UKAS test houses is based on innovative design in a range of configurations and hardware options for stairwells, foyers, lobbies and cross-corridors.

All primary tests are based on the same fundamental design composition and construction to ensure consistency of performance.

Existing buildings vary in style and age, and we are able to survey, manufacture to size and offer durable complete tested solutions.

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