High-performance fire-rated riser door panels with acoustic, smoke and airtight performance, supporting safe M&E access in premium residential corridors.

At a glance

• Project: London Square Nine Elms, Plots E, F & G
• Location: Nine Elms Park, London
• Sector: Private rental and luxury residential apartments
• Developer: London Square Developments
• Architect: Architectus
• Requirement: Compliant riser access with strong fire and acoustic performance, without compromising finish
• Products supplied: Fire-rated riser door panels (single door + double door wall access panels)
• Outcome: Secure, regulation-led access for M&E services with a clean corridor finish

The brief

London Square Nine Elms is a premium residential scheme within the Nine Elms regeneration area. Across Plots E, F & G, the project required riser and wall access panels that would provide safe, secure access for building services while meeting stringent performance requirements for modern residential corridors.

The challenges

• Fire safety compliance: Panels needed tested fire performance suitable for high-rise residential environments.
• Acoustic comfort: Corridors and shared spaces required sound control to support resident comfort.
• Smoke and airtight performance: Additional performance criteria were required alongside fire rating.
• Aesthetics: Access solutions had to sit flush and remain discreet within high-end finishes.

The solution

Rapid Access Ltd supplied a set of high-performance riser door panels, selected to match opening sizes and performance requirements across the scheme.

1) R57/090S/MD/BF/L12A/ATN/33A/PR

• Type: Single door wall access panel
• Hinge system: Rapid Fit
• Fire rating: 90 minutes (BS EN 1634-1:2014 + A1:2018)
• Acoustic: 33dB (BS EN ISO 10140-2:2010)
• Smoke tested: BS EN 1634-3:2004
• Airtight: Class 2 (BS EN 1634-3:2004)
• Locking: 3-point
• Finish: Metal-faced, beaded frame, powder coated and primed for on-site decoration
• Certification coverage: Up to 1900 x 650mmSelected for its discreet design, dependable performance ratings, and efficient fitting for corridor applications.

2) R51/120S/MD/BF/L12A/2D/PR

• Type: Double door wall access panel
• Hinge system: Rapid Fit
• Fire rating: 2 hours (BS EN 1634-1:2014 + A1:2018)
• Locking: 3-point
• Smoke testing: Certified under WYC536005
• Finish: Powder coated and primed for on-site decoration
• Certification coverage: Up to 2400 x 1800mmChosen for larger riser openings, supporting heavy-duty service access while preserving a clean aesthetic.

Installation and delivery

Panels were installed throughout corridors and shared areas across Plots E, F & G. The Rapid Fit hinge system supported efficient on-site fitting, helping maintain programme flow while delivering a flush, discreet finish suitable for premium residential environments.

The result

• Fire-rated riser access aligned with modern residential compliance needs
• Acoustic performance to support quieter shared spaces
• Smoke and airtight performance added protection and control
• Secure 3-point locking for riser safety and access control
• A clean, flush corridor finish that complements high-end interiors

Products used

• Fire-rated riser door panels (Rapid Fit system)
  • Single door and double door configurations
  • Tested performance for fire, acoustic, smoke and airtight criteria (as specified above)

Next step

If you need riser door panels that meet strict fire and acoustic standards without sacrificing finish, we the manufacturer can help you specify the right configuration and size coverage.

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