Exceeding Expectations: Ceasefire Door BM TRADA Q-Mark Burn Test
A fire door is a specialised door designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke within a building, giving occupants valuable time to evacuate and allowing firefighters to respond. They are made from fire-resistant materials and equipped with features such as intumescent strips and door closers to improve their fire-stopping performance.
Fire doors are critical safety components, and their performance must be proven through rigorous, standardised testing, to ensure they meet stringent life safety, regulatory, and performance standards. BM TRADA is a UK-based provider of independent certification, testing, inspection, and training services, and the BM TRADA Q-Mark scheme is widely recognised as a robust and respected third party certification programme for fire doors.
Global’s Ceasefire Composite Fire Door is a BM TRADA-certified fire door, and to maintain the BM Trada certification, our doors must be re-tested every 3 years. This certification ensures the door meets specific standards for fire and smoke resistance, typically for 30 minutes and is recognised by fire and rescue authorities and building control bodies.

The Benchmark: BM TRADA Q-Mark Certification
The BM TRADA Q-Mark scheme is recognised across the industry as a robust and respected third party certification programme for fire doors. It provides independent validation to assure specifiers, installers, and end-users that a product consistently meets and surpasses relevant performance criteria.
Our Ceasefire Doors have not only achieved this certification, but they have also demonstrated enduring integrity through continuous reassessment.
The BM TRADA Q-Mark necessitates an ongoing commitment to quality and performance. This includes periodic re-testing to ensure that initial high standards are maintained.
Verifiable Performance: 39 Minutes and 40 Seconds of Integrity
At Global HSE Group, we’re proud to highlight the exceptional performance and rigorous certifications of our Ceasefire El30 PAS 24 FD30S Composite Fire Doors Range. The accurate measure of a fire door lies in its ability to maintain integrity under fire conditions. During its latest BM TRADA burn test, our Ceasefire door, rated as a 30-minute fire door (FD30), exhibited remarkable resilience.
It withstood the test conditions for an impressive 39 minutes and 40 seconds, significantly surpassing the minimum 30-minute requirement, providing an additional 9 minutes and 40 seconds of critical containment. In a real-world fire incident, these extra minutes can be crucial for occupant evacuation and the deployment of emergency services.
Jonathan Harwood, Director of Commercial and Operations at Global HSE Group, said:
“Securing and maintaining BM TRADA Q-Mark certification is incredibly important to us, as it gives our customers independent reassurance that our products are consistently manufactured to the highest quality. Our recent burn test, holding for an additional 32% beyond the mandated 30 minutes, truly highlights this dedication.”
With over 70 burn tests conducted to date, these tests evaluate the doors’ ability to withstand fire and smoke for extended periods, ensuring they meet or exceed the requirements of an FD30. This extensive testing demonstrates our commitment to providing fire doors that offer superior protection and peace of mind.

Ongoing Assurance: Latest BM TRADA Audit Pass
Maintaining BM TRADA Q-Mark certification isn’t solely about successful re-tests; it also involves comprehensive audits of our manufacturing processes and quality control systems. Global recently underwent and successfully passed its latest BM TRADA audit at our manufacturing warehouse in Bingham, Nottinghamshire. This ongoing scrutiny ensures that every door leaving our manufacturing facility adheres to the highest standards of production and quality assurance, promoting full traceability from project conception to completion through digital data capture at key phases, enabling complete asset management under the BM Trada Q Mark 170 Scheme.
Enhanced Security: PAS 24 Certification
Beyond its primary fire performance, our Ceasefire door also recently renewed the rigorous PAS 24 security standard. This certification demonstrates the door’s resistance to common forced entry techniques, offering enhanced protection against unauthorised access. This dual accreditation for both fire safety and security provides a comprehensive solution for a wide range of applications.

Tested, Certified, Compliant and Trusted.
Achieving PAS 24 Certification and holding BM Trade Q-Mark certification reassures our clients that the doors we install are tested to the highest standards.
Global HSE Group was appointed by South Kesteven District Council to carry out comprehensive fire door inspections and remedial works across many properties. The works formed part of the council’s wider fire safety improvement strategy.
The project scope included:
- Fire door inspections to assess compliance and condition
- Remedial works to ensure doors met current fire safety regulations
- Installation of replacement doorsets where required
- Reporting to keep the council informed throughout
The consistent, independently verified performance of our Ceasefire composite fire doors underscores Global’s unwavering commitment to safety and compliance. From its exceptional fire resistance to its robust security features and ongoing third-party certification, the Ceasefire door provides a reliable and high-performing solution for your passive fire protection needs.
Global can survey, supply, and install El30 PAS 24 FD30S composite fire doors, which offer 30 minutes fire resistance (to BS 476 Part 22 and BS EN 1634-1:2014+A1:2018), a 25-year design life, and resistance to the passage of smoke according to EN 1634-3:2004.
For further information on our Ceasefire El30 PAS 24 FD30S Composite Fire Doors Range, visit our page or contact us directly.