Every second counts in a fire and the right door system can make all the difference. Metalbilt’s fire‑rated doors and barriers are designed to protect people first, containing fire and smoke to safer zones and preserving critical evacuation paths. Fully certified to New Zealand requirements, our fire shutters, curtains and sliding systems deliver high‑performance protection across warehouses, commercial spaces and complex industrial environments.
Modern buildings demand smarter, more adaptable fire protection, and Metalbilt delivers exactly that. Our fire‑rated solutions combine certified fire performance with practical, architectural flexibility from wide industrial openings to design‑sensitive areas. Fire shutters, automatic fire and smoke curtains, and sliding fire doors work together to compartmentalise risk and support safe, compliant building design.
For high‑temperature and high‑risk environments, advanced options such as insulated fire shutters provide both fire integrity and radiant‑heat reduction, strengthening your site’s overall protection.
Choosing the Right Fire‑Rated System
Every site has different fire‑protection needs, and selecting the right system is key to maintaining safe evacuation routes and controlling fire and smoke movement. Below is a simple guide to help identify the best fit for your environment.
Fyreshield Fire Shutters
Compartmentalise large areas to slow fire spread across open floor plates or wide service openings — a proven method to reduce risk in logistics, retail back‑of‑house, and mixed‑use facilities.
Best For: Large commercial and industrial sites that need to compartmentalise open floor plates or wide service openings
Gliderol Insulated Fire Shutter (NEW)
A premium, thermally‑insulated fire shutter for sites where radiant heat must be controlled as well as flame spread, providing up to 240‑minute integrity and insulation with robust, daily‑use operation and a self‑supporting frame.
Best For: High‑risk environments where radiant heat control is just as critical as fire containment.
Automatic Fire Curtain
Discreet, ceiling‑concealed curtains that descend to form a fire‑resistant barrier, isolating at‑risk areas while maximising architectural flexibility.
Best For: Architecturally sensitive environments that require discreet, ceiling‑concealed fire protection to isolate specific zones
Automatic Smoke Curtain
Automatically deploy during an alarm to divert or contain smoke, protecting escape routes and sensitive zones without the visual bulk of a solid barrier during normal operation.
Best For: Buildings where smoke control is essential for maintaining safe evacuation routes
Fyresafe Sliding Fire Doors
Industrial sliding leaves designed for openings where hinged doors aren’t practical, rated up to -/240/30 FRR and available as single‑leaf or bi‑parting to reduce side‑stacking space.
Best For: Wide industrial or commercial openings where hinged doors are impractical.
Why Fire-Rated Barriers Matter
Fire‑rated shutters, and curtains are essential parts of a building’s passive fire protection strategy. They are designed to:
These systems work together to enhance safety and protect assets, supporting both emergency response and business continuity.
Technical Performance and Compliance
Metalbilt’s fire‑rated solutions are designed and tested to meet New Zealand fire‑safety expectations, including:
Fire Testing & Ratings
Certified Door Labels
Every supplied and installed fire or smoke control door must include a certification label confirming its stability, integrity and insulation rating. If a door is missing its label, the supplier must be contacted for assessment.
Installation Requirements
To achieve stated fire ratings, walls and floors must be flat and true, and installation must follow tested system configurations, including correct hardware and sealing. This is particularly critical for sliding fire doors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FRR stands for Fire Resistance Rating and is expressed as stability / integrity / insulation. For fire doors, the stability value is typically “–” because they are not load‑bearing.
Yes. Every fire or smoke control door supplied and installed in New Zealand must have a label confirming its stability, integrity, insulation, and/or smoke rating. If the label is missing, you should contact the supplier to confirm compliance.
Yes. Insulated shutters control radiant heat transmission, preventing fire spread to nearby materials. This is critical for dangerous goods stores, warehousing, and high‑risk environments.
Yes. Many systems can be activated by fire alarm signals, with additional options like fusible links or fail‑safe controls depending on the product.
A fire door or shutter only performs to its rated level when it’s installed exactly as it was tested.
This includes using the correct wall type, clearances, seals, and hardware. Sliding fire doors, for example, require flat, true wall and floor surfaces.
No. Smoke curtains control the movement of smoke to protect escape routes. Fire curtains act as a fire-resistant barrier to help contain flames and heat.
Yes. In commercial buildings, fire doors are a Specified System in the NZ Building Code and must be inspected and maintained regularly as part of the building’s Warrant of Fitness (BWOF) requirements.
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With the largest product range available in New Zealand, we provide a timely, cost-effective solution for all industrial and commercial opening needs.
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ARA Manufacture designs and builds a range of overhead, sectional, sliding, foldaway, roller and other specialised doors to suit any large opening. With the right advice from our expert team, we will find and customise the right door and opening solution for you.
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