Specialty Security Doors: From FEBR Doors to FRBR Doors

Enhance your physical security with robust, multi-purposed protection with forced-entry bulletproof doors and fire-rated bulletproof doors.

An example of a specialty security door from TSS that's designed as a forced-entry resistant system

An example of a specialty door that can be tested to forced entry and ballistic resistance standards

Forced-Entry Bulletproof Doors and Fire-Rated Bulletproof Doors Offer Security and Peace of Mind

Our FEBR and FRBR doors offer forced-entry-rated and fire-rated protection in addition to bullet resistance. These specialty door options improve your facility’s security across a variety of serious threats, including multi-person mob-style attacks, positive and negative furnace pressure, in addition to shots from a variety of handguns and rifles. These specialty security doors are tested to the gold standards in bullet-, fire- and forced-entry resistance so you can feel good about your level of protection.

Specialty Security Door Options

Forced-entry resistant doors and fire-rated steel doors' complex, proprietary construction means they’re able to resist significant damage from blunt force attacks and fire.

	Forced Entry Bullet Resistant Door	Fire Rated Bullet Resistant Door
ASTM F3038	5, 15, 30, or 60 minute ratings
DOS SD-STD-01.01 Rev. G (Amended)	5, 15, or 60 minute ratings
UL 10C	Door components individually tested to UL standards 90 minute Fire Rated (Construction Label only)	20, 45, 60, 90, 180 minute ratings
UL 752	Level 3 or 8	Levels 1 through 3 with visions and flush assemblies Levels 4 through 8 with flush assemblies

For more information about relevant physical security standards, please review our Physical Security Standards page.

Forced-Entry Ballistic-Resistant Doors (FEBR)

Forced-entry ballistic-resistant doors (also called FEBR doors) offer some of the most robust protection commercially available. Our FEBR doors are tested to industry-recognized forced-entry and bullet-resistant standards, providing protection from six-person mob-style attacks of various durations as well as common, high-powered rifles. FEBR doors are available in single or double configuration in a slab steel style or with half, side lite, or view lite glazing options. Custom options are also available but usually result in a higher price point and extended production timeline. Please let us know if you have custom requirements, and our security experts will work with you to find the best possible solution.

Forced-entry resistant doors with ballistic capabilities are ideal in all types of government facilities. We can also spec out products to protect critical infrastructure like data centers and mission-critical buildings like executive offices, guard houses, and control rooms. If your facility’s forced-entry doors need to comply with a certain standard, please reach out to our team for more information about the available levels of protection.

Fire-Rated Bulletproof Door (FRBR)

Fire-rated doors offer complete fire-resistant seals for interior applications by restricting air propagation between sides of the door. Doors are independently tested with positive and negative pressures and timed evaluation ratings.

Fire-rated steel doors from TSS are available in a variety of configurations and can be made into double doors. However, they are not available to be veneered or paneled.

Fire-rated steel doors with bullet-resistant capacity are ideal for protecting electrical components, stairways, critical infrastructure (such as data), and any other location that would benefit from an interior fire break.

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Ballistic Doors Solutions Guide

Designing the right bulletproof door for your project can be a complex process. This free guide from TSS is perfect if you want to learn more about the different levels of protection and the various customization options available. Download the guide to get the information you need to feel confident about your security and protect what matters most to you.

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The Difference Between FEBR/FRBR and Bulletproof Doors

Each specialty security door we offer is carefully designed and fabricated to withstand specific threats. While our steel doors are incredibly strong and resilient under many different types of stress, third-party testing to different industry and governmental standards ensures your doors will perform as expected under specific circumstances.

The design, fabrication, and testing data are what differentiate fire-resistant bulletproof doors and forced-entry bullet-resistant doors.

So, when you choose to invest in a door with specific testing and rating information, you can trust that product to protect what matters most. Many of our customers need to secure extremely sensitive facilities from specific threats; specific standards information helps them do that with confidence while complying with all product testing requirements.

A collage of custom security door options from Total Security Solutions

FEBR and FRBR Standards and Ratings

Fire-resistant bullet-resistant, and forced-entry bullet-resistant doors offer some of the most robust protection commercially available. We test our products to the most salient security standards, including:

ASTM F3038
DOS SD-STD-01.01
UL 10C
UL 752

Rigorous, third-party testing ensures that, when you need them to, products perform as expected.

All of the product specifications are available in our Resource Center. For more information about product ratings, dimensions, other details, and to view product specification sheets, please visit the Product Specifications page.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forced-Entry & Ballistic Doors

Who typically needs FEBR doors, and where should they be used?

FEBR doors are ideal for facilities that face credible threats of both gun violence and organized forced-entry attempts. This includes government buildings, embassies, military facilities, critical infrastructure (like data centers), executive offices, and any site that may be a target of civil unrest, targeted physical attacks, or terrorist attacks.

How much do FEBR doors cost compared to standard ballistic doors?

Due to their dual-performance requirements, FEBR doors are significantly more expensive than standard ballistic doors. On average, an FEBR door can cost up to six times more than a typical bullet-resistant door. Compared to a basic “security door” purchased at a big-box hardware store, the price difference can be as high as 35 times more. This reflects the added engineering, materials, and independent certifications required to meet both ballistic and forced-entry performance standards.

Are bulletproof, forced-entry resistant doors available as double doors?

Yes, TSS FEBR doors can meet both single and double door design specifications. Double doors can be engineered to meet the same rigorous ballistic and forced-entry standards as single doors, including ratings up to 60 minutes of attack resistance.

Where else can forced-entry and ballistic-resistant solutions be used in a building?

Beyond doors, ballistic and forced-entry protection can be applied to windows, walls, counters, and secure entry vestibules. Common applications include lobbies, reception areas, teller stations, control rooms, and data centers.

What makes a bulletproof forced-entry door different from a standard fire-rated door or a ballistic door?

FRBR doors are engineered to provide both ballistic resistance and fire protection in a single door assembly. While standard fire-rated doors are tested to withstand heat and smoke, they aren’t designed to stop bullets. Similarly, bullet-resistant doors may not hold up in a fire. FRBR doors combine these capabilities, making them ideal for interior spaces that need to maintain life safety during a fire while also protecting against armed threats.

What kind of fire testing do fire-rated doors with ballistic resistance go through?

FRBR doors are tested as complete assemblies, not just individual components. They undergo positive- and negative-pressure testing, simulating real-world fire scenarios. This determines how well the door contains smoke, hot gases, and flames. They're also tested to withstand thermal shock, such as the moment cold water from a firehose hits a superheated door. This makes them more reliable in actual fire events compared to doors tested only under static conditions.

TSS Is Ready to Help You Meet Your Security Needs with Exceptional Security Doors

We’re available to answer any questions you might have about your security door options. To get in touch or request a quote, send us a message or call us at 800.513.1468. We look forward to speaking with you!