Fireguard Roller Shutters
Certified fire-rated roller shutters - rated to 60, 120, 180 or 240 minutes DownloadL20 Spec.
HVP's fire resisting roller shutters are certified products and installed by professional installers.
Fireguard shutters are thoroughly tested to prevent the spread of flames, with ratings up to 240 minutes.
Where people could be trapped by a closing fire shutter, an audio-visual warning panel is required.
A fire shutter's main purpose is to prevent fire spreading, but it is also a very good security shutter.
A fire shutter does one critical job: in the event of a fire, it closes automatically to contain smoke and flames, limiting spread and protecting means of escape. Getting that job done reliably - in the right location, with the right fire rating, correctly integrated with your detection and alarm systems - requires more than a standard roller shutter with a fusible link.
HVP supply and install fire-rated shutters for commercial, industrial, and public sector buildings across the UK. We are DHF members and our fire shutters comply with BS EN 16034 and BS EN 1634-1. We have been installing fire safety products since 1991.
What Is a Fire Shutter?
A fire shutter is a roller shutter specifically engineered and tested to resist the passage of fire and smoke for a defined period - typically 60, 120, 180 or 240 minutes.
Unlike a standard security shutter, a fire shutter from HVP has a solid lath and is similar in appearance to our Screenguard security roller shutters, but is built and certified to a different standard entirely:
- Constructed from fire-rated steel with intumescent seals that expand under heat to maintain the integrity of the barrier
- Closes automatically on activation of the building's fire detection or alarm system
- Tested and rated to a specific fire resistance period (E = integrity, EI = integrity and insulation)
- Installed, commissioned, and maintained by competent persons in line with BS 8524
Where are fire shutters required? Building regulations and fire risk assessments determine where fire compartmentation is required. Common locations include:
- Openings between compartments in warehouses, shopping centres, and multi-use buildings
- Kitchen or catering areas adjacent to public spaces
- Storage areas containing flammable materials
- Internal openings between building uses with different fire risk profiles
- Atria and large open-plan spaces requiring smoke control
Fireguard fire-shutter technical specification
Fire shutters supplied by HVP Security Shutters Ltd have successfully passed separate fire tests to BS EN 1634-1 for BOTH rigid and flexible structures and are compliant with harmonised standards BS EN 16034:2014 and BS EN 13241-1:2003
Our Fireguard range covers two standard configurations:
- Fireguard FS50 - Tubular Motor Fire Shutter (smaller head plate size) with the motor fitted within the barrel.
- Fireguard FS75 - Traditional Fire Shutter (for larger openings) with the motor fitted externally.
Fireguard FS50 - Tubular motor driven
- Motorised powered down closing
- Smaller head plate size - as little as 250mm square
- Battery Back Up
Fireguard FS50 shutter - With a smaller head box size, typically 250mm to 300mm square, the FS50 is ideal for openings such as food serveries, receptions, etc, where aesthetics plays an important part. This is achieved because the shutter is powered by a tubular motor fitted internally into the overhead barrel assembly. The maximum overall size of a FS50 is governed by the lifting capacity of its motor, so typically, the maximum width is in the region of 4.5m, but again this will vary, depending on height. The shutter is powered down on activation from an external source such as the building fire alarm system. A maintained power supply is required at all times, therefore a battery back-up unit is supplied as standard. Provides fire resistance to BS EN 1634-1.
Fireguard FS75 - Traditional external block motor driven
Where the opening is too large for a FS50.
Fireguard FS75 shutter - Designed for larger opening or where 'gravity closing' is required. The overhead barrel assembly is connected to a motor by a drive chain. On activation from an external source such as the building fire alarm system, the shutter gravity closes through the gears of the motor at approximately 100mm per second. The head box size is typically 350mm square with the motor box end extending back a further 250mm. See drawing section.
When an audio visual fire control panel (see below) is included into the installation, the shutter will have the option of motorised closing and two stage closing.
The FS75 can also be fitted with a soldered fusible link to act as a release back up or as an alternative to linking to the building fire alarm system.
Both models are available with:
- Electromagnetic hold-open devices (shutter held open under normal operation, releases on alarm activation)
- Battery backup for closure during power failure
- Audible warning before closure
- Integration with addressable fire alarm panels
- Safety edge to prevent entrapment on closing
IMPORTANT: Link up to the buildings fire alarm system must be carried out by the customer's alarm engineer.
It is not the responsibility of the roller shutter installation engineer to make the final connection to the fire detection system. This is the responsibility of the fire alarm engineer.
The customer is responsible for a fire alarm test being carried out to ensure that the shutter operates in a fire situation.
Compliance and Certification
Fire shutters in the UK are governed by a specific compliance framework. We work within it as standard:
BS EN 16034 - the harmonised European standard for fire-resisting and smoke-control door sets and opening partitions. Our fire shutters are tested and certified to this standard.
BS EN 1634-1 - the test method for fire resistance and smoke control characteristics. Certification confirms the shutter has passed fire resistance testing under controlled conditions.
BS EN 13241-1 - the general product standard covering the safety and performance of industrial, commercial and garage doors and shutters. This standard doesn't itself cover fire resistance, but CE marking of a fire-rated shutter under BS EN 16034 is only valid in combination with it - so both standards apply together on our fire shutter range.
BS 8524-1 and BS 8524-2 - the UK code of practice for the installation and maintenance of powered fire shutters. We work to this standard on every installation.
DHF membership - the Door and Hardware Federation sets industry standards for powered doors and shutters, including fire-rated products. HVP are DHF members.
Following installation, we provide a full commissioning certificate and the documentation your building compliance records require.
Images Fireguard roller shutter
The pictures below show a typical FS75 Fire Shutter installation.
Technical drawings fire resisting roller shutters
Below are technical drawings of fire resisting roller shutters in various arrangements. Hover over the images for more detail.
FS75 Face fixed arrangement - Block motor
Diagram of a face fixed FS75 fire-resisting roller shutter
FS75 Reveal fixed arrangement - Block motor
Diagram of a reveal fixed FS75 fire-resisting roller shutter
FS50 Face fixed arrangement - Tubular motor
Diagram of a face fixed FS50 fire-resisting roller shutter
FS50 Reveal fixed arrangement - Tubular motor
Diagram of a reveal fixed FS50 fire-resisting roller shutter
Maintenance and Compliance
A fire shutter that hasn't been maintained is a fire shutter you can't trust. Building owners and facilities managers are responsible under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for ensuring fire doors and shutters are maintained in good working order.
We offer annual and bi-annual maintenance contracts covering:
- Full functional test including alarm activation test
- Inspection of all moving parts, guides, seals, and intumescent strips
- Motor and control panel check
- Compliance documentation for your fire safety file
Contact HVP at 01392 270218 for any questions. We'll be happy to assist.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a fire shutter different from a standard roller shutter?
Structurally, a fire shutter uses fire-rated steel lath, intumescent seals, and a specifically tested and certified assembly. It must be connected to your fire alarm system to close automatically on activation. A standard security shutter is not tested or rated for fire resistance.
Do fire shutters need planning permission?
Not usually for internal installations. For external openings, the same planning considerations apply as for any external shutter. We advise during survey.
How long does a fire shutter installation take?
Most fire shutter installations are completed in a single day. Commissioning and integration with the fire alarm system adds time - allow one to two days for a straightforward installation with alarm integration.
Can you service fire shutters you didn't install?
Yes. We service and repair fire shutters of all makes. We can also carry out compliance inspections and produce documentation for buildings where historical records are incomplete.
What fire resistance period do I need?
This is determined by your fire risk assessment and building regulations - typically 60 or 120 minutes depending on the compartment. We can help interpret the requirements during your free site survey.
Downloads Fireguard fire shutters
Below you'll find technical drawings, specification texts and our Fireguard fire shutter brochure to download. If you require any further information or need any assistance regarding our fire shutters, please contact us. We'll be happy to help.
- Fireguard brochure - Overview of our fire resisting roller shutters
- Fire Control Panel (FCP Lite) - User Manual
- Fire Door Control Panel (FDCP) - User Manual
- Architectural drawings on request
- L20 specification FS75 - Specification text block motor fire shutter
- L20 specification FS50 - Specification text tube motor fire shutter
- Full specification pack - All the above in a single zip file
Speak to our fire shutter team
Call 01392 270 218, email [email protected], or request a free site survey. We cover the whole of the UK.