A fire door is a vital safety device engineered to save lives and property. The correct specification, supply, fitting and maintenance are critical and the responsibility of each person in the process. It’s only
when a fire breaks out that the consequences of poorly manufactured or fitted fire doors are known.
A door must have fire test evidence to prove that it is a fire door. This evidence is usually in the form of a certificate of performance. A fire door must be tested by an independent test organisation
in accordance to British or European Standards. Installed and maintained correctly, it WILL perform in the event of a fire.
Regulations
The Building Regulations provide guidance as to the minimum building standards to be achieved. They reference the relevant British and European Standards defining the test requirements and performance of the fire door assembly
or fire doorset. A building designer or owner may choose to fit fire doors in other locations than specified in the regulations to further protect life and property and reduce risk.
Please look at these useful links to find out more:
Use FPA links – helpful documents & useful links
https://www.thefpa.co.uk/news/links.html