HDB Main Door Replacement Singapore

Whether you need a fire-rated or non-fire-rated HDB main door depends on the location of your unit. Here's how to determine it:

You need a fire-rated door if:

• Your main door is within 3 metres a lift lobby or staircase landing

• Or if the original door provided by HDB was a fire-rated door

In such cases, HDB regulations require a 30-minute fire-rated door to ensure safety and compliance.

You can use a non-fire-rated door if:

• Your main door does not open to any fire escape route, for example:
  

  • Your flat is a corner unit with no shared corridors

  • Your main door opens directly to open air, such as in ground-level units

In these situations, you are not required to install a fire-rated door and may choose a non-fire-rated laminate, veneer, or varnish door.

Need help checking? Send us a photo of your current main door and the surrounding area. We’ll assess it and advise you on whether a fire-rated door is required and what options best suit your home.

Main doors and bedroom doors serve different purposes and are built to different specifications.

Main doors are the primary entry points to your home. They are designed for security, privacy, and durability, and often need to be fire-rated if they face common corridors in HDB flats. Main doors are typically thicker, more solid, and fitted with heavy-duty locks or digital locks.

Bedroom doors, on the other hand, are used inside the home to separate rooms. They focus more on privacy and aesthetics. They are lighter, come in a variety of core materials like Timber Core or Eco Core, and usually have simpler locksets.

In short, main doors are built for protection and compliance, while bedroom doors prioritize function and design within the home.

Yes, you can use the same door design for both your main door and bedroom doors to create a consistent look throughout your home. However, while the visual finish (such as laminate color or pattern) can be the same, the internal structure and hardware will differ.

Main doors require a thicker and stronger core, and may need to meet fire-rated specifications, especially for HDB units. Bedroom doors are lighter and don’t require the same level of security or fire protection.

So while the design and surface finish can match, the door type and internal build will be different to suit their specific functions.