Fire RATED
Fire rated access panels, riser doors and loft hatches, independently tested and certified to BS EN 1634-1.
Lead Time: 3-5 working days Bespoke: Made to measure as standard
A fire rated access panel is a hinged or removable panel installed in walls, ceilings or floors that has been independently tested and certified to maintain fire resistance for a specified period. Fire rated access panels prevent fire and hot gases from spreading through openings in fire compartment walls, floors and ceilings, maintaining the integrity of the building’s passive fire protection strategy.Fire ratings are expressed as a time period, typically 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes, indicating how long the panel will resist the passage of fire. Ratings are classified as either integrity only (E), meaning the panel prevents flames and hot gases from passing through, or integrity and insulation (EI), meaning it also limits temperature rise on the unexposed face.Under Building Regulations Approved Document B (Fire Safety), any access panel installed in a fire-rated wall, ceiling or floor must achieve the same fire resistance as the surrounding construction. This applies across all building types including residential, commercial, healthcare, education and infrastructure projects. Fire rated options are also available for riser doors, loft hatches and meter overboxes.
Reviewed by: Rapid Access Technical Team Last updated: February 2026 Certifications: ISO 9001 | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001
UNDERSTANDING FIRE RATING
Fire ratings are classified by two criteria, integrity and insulation. Understanding the difference helps you specify the correct product for your project.
Tested to BS EN 1634-1:2014Integrity measures the panel’s ability to prevent the passage of flames and hot gases from the fire-exposed side to the unexposed side. An integrity-only rating is typically specified where temperature control on the unexposed face is not critical, for example, within service risers where the opposing side is not an occupied area.E30E60E90
Tested to BS EN 1634-1:2014An insulated fire rating means the panel provides both integrity and insulation, preventing flame passage while also limiting temperature rise on the unexposed face to below 140°C average (180°C peak). This is required wherever the unexposed side is an occupied or escape route area, preventing radiant heat from causing injury or igniting materials nearby.E130E160E190E1120FIRE RATED PRODUCTS
Fire rated options are available across our full range of access panels, riser doors and loft hatches, in metal faced, tile faced and plasterboard faced configurations.
Applications
Building Regulations Approved Document B sets out where fire resistance is mandatory. These are the most common applications requiring fire rated access solutions.
Service risers, corridors, suspended ceilings and plant rooms
Bathrooms, utility spaces, loft access and apartment risers
Wards, corridors, clean rooms and service voids
Classrooms, halls, corridors and multi-storey buildings
Transport hubs, data centres, utilities and public buildings
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All Rapid Access fire rated products are independently tested by UKAS accredited laboratories. Full test certificates and documentation are available for download.
BS EN 1634-1:2014Fire resistance tests for door and shutter assemblies. Part 1: Fire doors and shuttersBS EN 1364-1:2014Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Part 1: WallsBS EN 1364-2:2018Fire resistance tests for non-loadbearing elements. Part 2: CeilingsBS 476: Part 22:1987Methods for determination of fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction (legacy standard, still referenced)
Approved Document B (Fire Safety)Volume 1: Dwellings & Volume 2: Non-domestic buildings. Sets fire resistance requirements for all building elementsBS 9999:2017Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings. Code of practiceHTM 05-02: FirecodeFire safety guidance specific to healthcare premisesBB100: Fire Safety in SchoolsDesign guidance for education buildingsComparison
Not all face types and products share the same maximum fire rating. Use this table to find the right combination for your specification.
| Product | Face Type | Max Integrity (E) | Max Insulated (EI) | Test Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access Panel | Metal Faced | 90 minutes | 120 minutes | BS EN 1634-1:2014 |
| Access Panel | Tile Faced | 90 minutes | 120 minutes | BS EN 1634-1:2014 |
| Access Panel | Plasterboard Faced | 90 minutes | 120 minutes | BS EN 1634-1:2014 |
| Riser Door | Metal Faced | 90 minutes | 120 minutes | BS EN 1634-1:2014 |
| Riser Door | Plasterboard Faced | 90 minutes | 120 minutes | BS EN 1634-1:2014 |
| Loft Hatch | Metal Faced | 60 minutes | 60 minutes | BS EN 1634-1:2014 |
| Meter Overbox | Metal Faced | 60 minutes | N/A | BS EN 1634-1:2014 |
Access Panel Metal Faced Max Integrity (E) 90 minutes Max Insulated (EI) 120 minutes Test Standard BS EN 1634-1:2014 Access Panel Tile Faced Max Integrity (E) 90 minutes Max Insulated (EI) 120 minutes Test Standard BS EN 1634-1:2014 Access Panel Plasterboard Faced Max Integrity (E) 90 minutes Max Insulated (EI) 120 minutes Test Standard BS EN 1634-1:2014 Riser Door Metal Faced Max Integrity (E) 90 minutes Max Insulated (EI) 120 minutes Test Standard BS EN 1634-1:2014 Riser Door Plasterboard Faced Max Integrity (E) 90 minutes Max Insulated (EI) 120 minutes Test Standard BS EN 1634-1:2014 Loft Hatch Metal Faced Max Integrity (E) 60 minutes Max Insulated (EI) 60 minutes Test Standard BS EN 1634-1:2014 Meter Overbox Metal Faced Max Integrity (E) 60 minutes Max Insulated (EI) N/A Test Standard BS EN 1634-1:2014 FREQuently asked questions
EXPLORE OTHER RATINGS
Fire rated products are often specified alongside acoustic, airtight and smoke tested options. Many of our products combine multiple ratings in a single unit.
Integrity ratings up to 120 minutes tested to BS EN 1634-1
Sound reduction up to 48dB for Approved Document Part E compliance
Tested air permeability to BS EN 12114 for Part L compliance
Ambient and medium temperature smoke leakage tested to BS EN 1634-3
Standard access panels for general maintenance and service access
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Our technical team can help you select the right fire rating, face type and product for your project. From initial specification through to delivery and on-site support.