Non Fire RATED
Non fire rated access panels, riser doors, meter overboxes and loft hatches for locations where performance ratings are not required. Same build quality, faster lead times, lower cost.
Lead Time: 3-5 working days | Bespoke: 4 working days
A non fire rated access panel is a hinged or removable panel designed to provide maintenance access to concealed building services without any specific fire, acoustic, airtight or smoke performance rating. Non fire rated products are used in locations where Building Regulations do not require the access point to contribute to fire compartmentation, sound insulation, airtightness or smoke control. These locations include internal partitions that are not compartment walls, areas outside the building envelope, non-critical service access points, and any location where the surrounding construction does not carry a performance rating that the access panel needs to maintain.
Non fire rated access panels are manufactured to the same build quality and dimensional accuracy as their rated equivalents. They use the same steel frames, hinge mechanisms, locking options and powder coat finishes. The difference is the absence of intumescent strips, acoustic infill, compression gaskets or smoke seals that are required to achieve a tested performance rating. This makes non fire rated products a cost effective solution for general maintenance access where compliance ratings are not specified.
Reviewed by: Rapid Access Technical Team Last updated: February 2026 Certifications: ISO 9001 | ISO 14001 | ISO 45001
UNDERSTANDING your requirements
Not every access panel needs a fire, acoustic, airtight or smoke rating. Understanding where ratings are required and where they are not helps you avoid over-specifying and reduce project costs without compromising compliance.
Locations where Building Regulations applyAccess panels, riser doors and loft hatches require performance ratings when they are installed in locations where the surrounding construction must achieve a specific level of fire resistance, sound insulation, airtightness or smoke control. This includes compartment walls and floors (Approved Document B), separating walls between dwellings (Part E), the building envelope and air barrier line (Part L), and protected escape routes where smoke control is required. In these locations, the access panel must match or exceed the performance of the surrounding construction. Using a non fire rated product in a rated location is a Building Regulation breach and will be rejected at building control inspection.Compartment wallsSeparating wallsBuilding envelopeEscape routes
Locations where non fire rated products are appropriateNon fire rated access panels are suitable for any location where the surrounding wall, ceiling or floor does not carry a fire, acoustic, airtight or smoke requirement. This includes internal partitions between rooms within the same dwelling or tenancy, non-compartmented ceiling voids, service cupboards, plant rooms where the enclosure itself is not a fire compartment, and general maintenance access to valves, junction boxes, meters and pipework in non-critical locations. If the wall you are cutting the opening into does not need to be fire rated, the access panel does not need to be fire rated either.Internal partitionsService cupboardsPlant roomsGeneral accessNon FIRE RATED PRODUCTS
Non fire rated options are available across every product type and face configuration in the Rapid Access range. This is the widest availability of any rating category.
Applications
Non fire rated products are suitable for any location where the surrounding construction does not carry a fire, acoustic, airtight or smoke performance requirement.
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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Non fire rated products do not require independent testing or certification to a British or European Standard. However, product quality, dimensional accuracy and installation workmanship still matter.
ISO 9001:2015 Quality ManagementAll non fire rated products are manufactured under the same quality management system as our tested, rated products. This means consistent material quality, dimensional accuracy and finish across the entire rangePowder Coat FinishStandard RAL 9010 (white) at 30% gloss. Custom RAL colours available. Consistent finish across rated and non rated products from the same production lineMade to MeasureEvery non fire rated product is manufactured to your exact dimensions. Standard sizes are not held in stock. This means precise fit with no site modification required
Fire RatedUpgrade to integrity ratings up to 120 minutes, tested to BS EN 1634-1:2014. Available across access panels, riser doors, meter overboxes and loft hatchesAcoustic RatedUpgrade to sound reduction up to 48dB Rw, tested to BS EN ISO 10140. Available across access panels and riser doorsAirtight RatedUpgrade to tested air permeability to BS EN 12114 for Part L compliance. Available across access panels, riser doors and loft hatchesSmoke TestedUpgrade to Sa and S200 classification to BS EN 1634-3:2004. Available across access panels and riser doorsComparison
Non fire rated options are available across every product type. Use this table to check availability and see which rated upgrades are available for each product.
| Product | Face Type | Non Fire Rated | Rated Upgrade Available | Fastest Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access Panel | Metal Faced | Available | Fire, Acoustic, Airtight, Smoke | 3 to 5 days |
| Access Panel | Tile Faced | Available | Fire, Acoustic | 3 to 5 days |
| Access Panel | Plasterboard Faced | Available | Fire, Acoustic, Airtight, Smoke | 3 to 5 days |
| Riser Door | Metal Faced | Available | Fire, Acoustic, Airtight, Smoke | 5 to 10 days |
| Riser Door | Plasterboard Faced | Available | Fire, Acoustic, Airtight, Smoke | 5 to 10 days |
| Loft Hatch | Metal Faced | Available | Fire, Airtight | 3 to 5 days |
| Meter Overbox | Metal Faced | Available | Fire | 3 to 5 days |
| Meter Overbox | External | Available | N/A | 3 to 5 days |
Access Panel Metal Faced Non Fire RatedAvailable Rated UpgradeFire, Acoustic, Airtight, Smoke Fastest Lead Time3 to 5 days Access Panel Tile Faced Non Fire RatedAvailable Rated UpgradeFire, Acoustic Fastest Lead Time3 to 5 days Access Panel Plasterboard Faced Non Fire RatedAvailable Rated UpgradeFire, Acoustic, Airtight, Smoke Fastest Lead Time3 to 5 days Riser Door Metal Faced Non Fire RatedAvailable Rated UpgradeFire, Acoustic, Airtight, Smoke Fastest Lead Time5 to 10 days Riser Door Plasterboard Faced Non Fire RatedAvailable Rated UpgradeFire, Acoustic, Airtight, Smoke Fastest Lead Time5 to 10 days Loft Hatch Metal Faced Non Fire RatedAvailable Rated UpgradeFire, Airtight Fastest Lead Time3 to 5 days Meter Overbox Metal Faced Non Fire RatedAvailable Rated UpgradeFire Fastest Lead Time3 to 5 days Meter Overbox External Non Fire RatedAvailable Rated UpgradeN/A Fastest Lead Time3 to 5 days FREQuently asked questions
EXPLORE More
Non fire rated products are often specified alongside fire, 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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Fire rated products maintain compartmentation in walls, ceilings and floors, protecting escape routes and preventing the spread of fire between building zones. Essential for compliance with Approved Document B (Fire Safety) in corridors, risers, service voids and any location where fire compartment lines must be maintained. Available across metal faced, tile faced and plasterboard faced product ranges.’ }, { sector: ‘Rating’, title: ‘Acoustic Rated’, description: ‘Acoustic rated access panels deliver sound reduction performance up to 48dB, independently tested to BS EN ISO 10140. Acoustic separation is critical in environments where noise transfer between spaces must be controlled, including offices, classrooms, hospital wards and residential apartments. Our acoustic options help you meet Approved Document Part E and BB93 requirements for schools. 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Our technical team can help you select the right non fire rating, face type and product for your project. From initial specification through to delivery and on-site support.