SAFETY & SECURITY; SMOKE & FIRE PROTECTION 55
Fire Door Safety Week campaign, since its inception seven years ago, will know that the BWF Fire Door Alliance has long called for improvements to fire door safety and the mandatory requirement for third-party certificated fire doors. The process of independent third-party testing will only grow in importance following the current investigation into fire doors by MHCLG.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE While certified components are essential, the performance of a fire door is also dependent on the quality of its installation and its ongoing maintenance once in situ. The installation should be completed by a competent installer in exact accordance with the specification and third-party certi- fication scope as detailed on the manufacturer’s instructions. It’s important that this documentation is
retained and adhered to throughout the fire door’s service life, because unless there is clear evidence that the components are compatible, the building owner may not be able to demonstrate compliance under the Building Regulations or the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO).
FIRE DOOR SAFETY WEEK Raising awareness of the correct specifi- cation, installation and maintenance of
fire doors has never been more important in the wake of the Grenfell Tower atrocity and the MHCLG investigation. Although awareness of fire safety has certainly grown since Grenfell, there is still a long way to go, and this precisely why indus- try-led campaigns such as the Fire Door Safety Week – organised by the British Woodworking Federation – are so vitally important.
The BWF is currently planning for the eighth Fire Door Safety Week campaign to help increase understanding of the vital role that fire doors play in protecting both lives and properties. Taking place from 23-29 September, the campaign will highlight bad practices while providing technical support and guidance to the construction industry, as well as raising awareness of the importance of fire doors.
By selecting a door that is third-party certificated, correctly installed and supported by an ongoing maintenance programme, building owners and occupants can be confident that in the unfortunate event of a fire, their fire door will prevent the spread of fire and smoke, and save lives.
Helen Hewitt is CEO of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF)
Door closer enhances fire safety in high-rise buildings
British designed and manufactured, Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers are gaining increasing popularity for use on fire doors in high-rise flats and apartments. The door closers carry the CE mark and have been independently tested and proved to meet the requirements for FD60 and FD30 fire doors under BS EN 1634-1. Unlike other jamb-mounted devices, Powermatic door closers facilitate a door’s compliance with Approved Document M, are the only Certifire jamb-mounted door closer and do not have to be removed from the door to be adjusted. Totally concealed when the door is closed, the door closers also deliver a host of reliability, safety and performance benefits which make them perfect for high-rise buildings, such as flats, apartments and offices. Visit the Samuel Heathwebsite for more information.
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