Publisher: McMillan-Scott plc Publication date: 2002 Format: HTML Document
UK Building Regulations require fire doors to have appropriate test evidence to prove their performance. Describes the tests and BM TRADA's product certification scheme. Looks at what can go wrong in the specification, supply and installation process.
Gives guidance on assessing the suitability of existing doors for upgrading to give a 20 or 30 minute fire resistance performance, comparable with that of purpose-made fire doors. Upgrading to 60 minutes performance will rarely be possible.
This Wood Information Sheet compares the various performance requirements for fire resisting doorsets and makes recommendations on their specification. It discusses compatibility between timber doors and door furniture, and gives guidance on glazing techniques.
BS EN 1634-1: 2000 is recognised as being more severe than its predecessor, BS 476-22: 1987. This report compares the performance of timber fire resisting doorsets under the two test methods to establish what aspects of door performance are affected. Pre-conceived theories are reviewed and analysed. Gives design guidance for modifications to current doorsets to maintain satisfactory performance under the new test regime.
