Yes, you can fit a digital lock on a fire-rated door, but you must install a certified fire-rated digital lock to maintain the door’s safety integrity and comply with fire safety regulations. Installing an uncertified or non-fire-rated digital lock can compromise the door’s ability to slow the spread of fire.

SCDF Regulations for Fire-Rated Digital Locks

Certificate of Conformity (CoC): Digital locks installed on fire-rated doors must have a CoC that is issued by a recognized local certification body.

Fire Resistance: The lock’s fire resistance duration must be at least equal to that of the fire door (e.g., 30 minutes). 

Why Fire-Rated Doors with Digital Locks

A Fire-Rated Door with a Digital Lock combines enhanced security, as the lock must also be tested & certified to withstand fire for a specified time (e.g., 30 min).

Things to Check Before Installing a Digital Door Lock

Door compatibility (thickness, clearance between door and gate), access methods (fingerprint, card, app), power source (battery type), security features (encryption, anti-tamper), installing on a fire door, the lock must be certified for fire resistance. whether to hire a professional installer for proper installation and to avoid potential warranty issues.

Benefits of Adding a Digital Door Lock

Upgrade to a digital lock for keyless convenience with codes or fingerprints, stronger security with auto-lock and tamper alerts, and smart home control.

Conclusion

You can install a digital lock on a fire-rated door with the right lock and professional installation. Visit our showroom today to explore options and get expert guidance.