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News Release from: TRADA Technology | Subject: Doorsets for fire resistance
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 January 2006
Upgrading doorsets for fire resistance
TRADA Technology has published a revised edition of its Wood Information Sheet Fire resisting doorsets.
TRADA Technology has published a revised edition of its Wood Information Sheet Fire resisting doorsets by upgrading, an invaluable reference source for building owners, facilities managers, fire authorities, developers and building control inspectors It provides a checklist for upgrading and outlines the criteria for checking the suitability of existing doorsets for upgrading to give a 20- or 30-minute fire resistance performance
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 5 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Methods of upgrading are discussed and guidance is given on marking and identification of upgraded fire doors, as well as testing, assessments and consultancy options.
TRADA's sister company Chiltern International Fire stresses that it is vital to look at each case individually.
'The existing doorset installation and the condition of the leaves and the frame will vary from building to building,' said Fire Engineer Andrew Forecast.
While representative examples of intended fire door designs are required to be tested to BS 476-22: 1987 Methods for determination of the fire resistance of non-load bearing elements of construction, or to BS EN 1634 - 1: 2000 Fire resistance tests for door and shutter assemblies, this is rarely if ever feasible for doorsets upgraded in situ.
However, in most cases regulatory authorities are willing to accept an assessment of likely performance in lieu of a test result.
TRADA members and registered users can view the Wood Information Sheet on the askTRADA website at www.trada.co.uk (visit the Library).
Members may download a PDF file free-of-charge.
To purchase a copy, please telephone the Publications Department on 01494 569602 or email info@trada.co.uk.
Cost £5.00 plus postage and packing.
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