General information
“Only a purpose-built fire resisting door that has been tested to an approved standard will provide the necessary protection.”
HM Government Fire Safety Risk Assessment,
Sleeping Accommodation 2008
“..the responsible person must ensure that the premises and any facilities, equipment and devices… for use by or for the protection of fire-fighters under this Order… are subject to a suitable system of maintenance… and in good repair.”
Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order RR(FS)O Section 38(1)
LACORS (now Local Government Regulation) Housing Fire Safety guidance states “the upgrading of non-fire resisting assemblies should be avoided wherever possible. Replacement with suitable, purpose-designed and tested doorset constructions is always preferable.”
For full specifications please contact Gerda