Bespoke fire doors manufactured to suit the unique requirements of your project
Ahmarra is one of the UK’s leading Q-Mark certified fire door manufacturers. Our core services include the design, manufacture and project management of internal fire doorsets and glazed screens.
We work closely with architects, construction contractors, design managers, building surveyors and fire safety officers to meet the bespoke requirements of their projects, and have also developed sector specific door ranges to aid design decisions and specification. Our sector specialisms include; education, healthcare, social housing, hotels & hospitality, commercial buildings & offices, airports, luxury homes & apartments and student accommodation.
Based in Hampshire, Ahmarra have been manufacturing bespoke fire doors for over 30 years. We are proud to fly the flag for British manufacturing, utilising traditional craftsmanship, cutting edge technology and the finest materials to guarantee exceptional standards.
Why choose Ahmarra’s fire doors?
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360° Confidence
Our commitment to you is based on 360° confidence, providing you with the highest quality of service at every stage of your project – from early design, Fire Door CPD, VE toolbox talks, innovation, in-house ironmongery expertise, bespoke manufacture, installation, after sales technical support and future inspections & maintenance.
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Fully Compliant
Our Q-Mark certified fire doorsets are supplied with all the essential hardware components (that can include access control), covered by a single fire certificate, ensuring full compliance.
Operated by BM TRADA, an independent certification body, Q-Mark is considered to be one of the most rigorous certification processes within the UK.
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Pre-hung Doorsets
One of just a few companies that offer complete pre-hung doorsets (with door leaf pre-hung in its frame), our doors are quicker and easier to install – diminishing the need for on-site adjustments, minimising noise & dust and reducing on-site labour costs.
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Premium Quality
Our bespoke, made-to-order doorsets are manufactured to suit your new or existing openings utilising high quality materials and components.
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Cost-effective
Door types, sizes, designs and ironmongery components can be rationalised to reduce cost.
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Committed to Sustainability
Ahmarra is FSC® certified (FSC C018847), which means all of our timber doors and frames support responsible forestry.
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One Stop Shop
A one stop shop solution is available covering compatible architectural ironmongery, glazed screens, fanlights, internal windows, skirting boards, plinths, extension lining, architraves and panelling.
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Sound Advice
Our experienced team will explain the specification process and how it directly impacts cost, so you can make fully informed decisions and keep within budget.
What is a certified fire door, and what is third-party certification?
Fire doors form an essential part of a building’s passive fire protection strategy, preventing the passage of fire and smoke from one compartment to another. UK fire door manufacturers have a legal requirement to evidence the ability of their doors to resist the passage and spread of fire to a specified standard. That documented evidence is often referred to as the ‘certification’. In order for a fire door to be certified, it must have undergone fire testing. Once tested, the fire door must be manufactured to the same configuration, and in line with the approved scope.
However, it is not a mandatory requirement under Building Regulations for fire doors to be third-party certified. Third-party certification means that the fire door manufacturer has undergone a rigorous audit and testing process conducted by an impartial, independent, third-party specialist body. This involves having documented product specifications, installation instructions and strictly controlled factory production processes.
Specifying third-party certified fire doors is the most effective way to ensure that the critical fire safety standards, required under Approved Document B of the Building Regulations, are achieved. Ahmarra strongly endorse third-party certification, and as such, are a member of the Q-Mark Fire Door Manufacture scheme. Our timber fire doorsets are independently tested by a UKAS accredited testing facility, and are certified under the BM TRADA Q-Mark Fire Door Manufacture scheme, providing an additional level of assurance – beyond the legal requirements – that our doors are fit for purpose through on-going compliance to the original product specification. Q-Mark certification is a third-party product certification scheme for construction and building products. Operated by BM TRADA, an independent certification body, it is considered to be one of the most rigorous certification processes within the UK.
How do you specify a fire door?
Fire resistant doors form an essential part of a building’s passive fire protection strategy, preventing the passage of fire and smoke from one compartment to another. They can be a complex part of any construction project. Getting the design and specification correct in the early stages of your project will help to ensure that it is delivered on time and within budget.
The key considerations when specifying internal fire doors are;
- Fire and smoke ratings
- Acoustic ratings
- Configuration
- Dimensions
- Facings and finishes
- Handing
- Frames, architraves and door stops
- Vision panels
- Intumescent and smoke seals
- Lippings
To learn more about fire doors and their components, click here.
Ahmarra have a range of useful tools available on our website to aid specification, including our L20 Specification Tool, BIM (Building Information Modelling) software and Door Selectors. Our experienced specification team are also on hand to offer comprehensive guidance.
For advice on fire door specification, or to request a quote for new/replacement doorsets, please contact us.
Call: 02392 389 076
Email: sales@ahmarra.co.uk