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Riser & Service Cupboard Doors

Riser and service cupboard doors close off the vertical shafts and cupboards that carry cables, pipes and meters through a building. Because those shafts can carry fire between floors, the doors must be fire-rated — in England, Approved Document B generally asks for at least half the shaft wall's fire resistance, with a 30-minute minimum — and kept locked shut rather than self-closing.

Guide price £550–£950 per single doorset, supplied & fitted, ex VAT. Fixed after survey.

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Flush painted service riser cupboard door set into a corridor wall

Riser & Service Cupboard Doors at a glance

RatingAt least half the shaft wall's rating, 30 minutes minimum — FD30 typical
ClosingKept locked shut; self-closer not normally required
LockingFlush cylinder or budget lock, tested with the door
FinishFlush, painted or laminated to match the corridor
SignageFire door keep locked
Guide price£550–£950 per single doorset, supplied & fitted, ex VAT
Elevation drawing of a riser & service cupboard doors showing frame, intumescent seal line, hinges and hardware

Why risers are a weak spot

Service risers run through every floor. If a riser door is missing, damaged or left unlocked, fire and smoke can bypass the compartmentation the rest of the building relies on. Riser doors are among the most commonly failed items in fire door surveys.

Locked shut, not self-closing

Cupboard and riser doors that are kept locked don't usually need a self-closer, but they do need a lock tested with the door and a 'Fire door keep locked' sign. Fire-stopping of the shaft itself is a separate trade — we flag what we see during the survey.

Pairs and wide risers

Wide risers often need pairs of doors with tested flush bolts on the inactive leaf. We measure each opening and propose single or double doorsets to suit.

Where are riser cupboard fire doors used?

  • Electrical and data risers
  • Meter cupboards
  • Plumbing ducts
  • Bin and store cupboards

Riser cupboard fire doors questions

Do riser doors need closers?

Not if they are kept locked shut and signed 'Fire door keep locked'.

What rating does a riser door need?

In England, Approved Document B generally asks for at least half the fire resistance of the shaft wall, with a 30-minute minimum — so FD30 is typical, rising to FD60 for 120-minute shafts. Your fire strategy confirms it.

Can riser doors be flush to the wall?

Yes, flush doorsets that match the corridor finish are common.

Do you fire-stop the riser itself?

Fire-stopping is specialist work outside our doorset scope, but we report gaps we see so you can get them addressed.

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Riser & Service Cupboard Doors near you

We supply and fit riser cupboard fire doors across the UK. Choose your area for local guide prices and the rules that apply there.

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