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detailed on door leaf’s fire certificate. These components will be fire tested and include the door leaf, door frame or lining, intumescent seals, smoke seals, hinges, a latch or lock, and door closers. In some cases, components such as letterplates, air transfer grilles, threshold seals, door views, and intumescent pads for ironmongery may also need to be considered. “When selecting the appropriate ironmongery for a fire door, it’s crucial that these products have undergone independent third-party testing. Relevant ones include Warringtonfire’s FIRAS Installer Certification Scheme, BM TRADA’s Q-Mark Fire Door Installation,” says Houten. “This is vital because it reduces a merchant’s exposure to liability on fire safety products, in the event of a fire at a customer’s site.


“Fire doors should meet British Standard EN 12519, and it is also recommended that they are Certifire tested by the British Woodworking Federation.”


Up to the mark?


Product marking is critical; fire doors and ironmongery need to satisfy the appropriate CE, UKCA or UKNI product marking. Houten points out that, while it is the manufacturer’s responsibility to ensure their products conform to these standards, it is the final reseller’s responsibility to ensure the products they stock and sell are fit for purpose.


“For instance, hardware covered by an EU harmonised standard being fitted onto a fire door must be appropriately marked. Otherwise, if a product which does not conform is sold by a builders’ merchant to a customer – such as a non-marked hinge ending up on a fire door, for example – then there could be a thorough investigation, as well as potentially significant fines and penalties to face,” he says.


“If in any doubt on the final application, and certainly for fire door applications, merchants should sell hardware that’s appropriately marked, whether that’s with the CE, UKCA or UKNI mark.”


Houten says that, ultimately, it is the responsibility of everyone throughout the supply chain to ensure that properly certified and marked products are specified. Merchants must only recommend products to tradespeople that are fit for purpose, and stocking products that have met third-party certification should be non-negotiable. “By increasing sales of fire door ironmongery, builders’ merchants can take advantage of a key market opportunity, while also helping make sure fire safety products throughout the UK’s buildings are always up to the mark,” he says. BMJ


STOCKISTS CONNECT TO SECURITY SALES A


ccording to government research , 57% of UK residents reported an increase in household use of connected devices during the pandemic and yet gov- ernment regulation designed to improve the security


of IoT products is not due to become law until later in 2021. The BSI Kitemark certification for Internet of Things (IoT) connected devices provides independent verification of the cybersecurity of camera and alarm systems. Security solutions supplier ERA worked in close collaboration with BSI to develop the standard and set a performance benchmark for the growing smart security sector. The ERA Protect range was the first - and remains the only - smart security system to carry the accreditation, having achieved the Kitemark in 2019. The ERA Protect ecosystem includes an Alarm hub which can be paired with up to 96 PIR sen- sors, sirens, keypads and other accessories, plus a Smart Video Doorbell, Indoor Wi-Fi Camera and two Outdoor Cameras. Kerry Blackford, Head of Product at ERA, said: “Data security and user privacy have been en- during concerns for homeowners since app-controlled cameras and video doorbells first entered the UK market. Householders absolutely recognise the convenience and peace of mind that connected devices can bring, but they rightly seek reassurance that their data (as well as their property) will be protected. “That’s why we worked in close collaboration with the team at BSI to help develop the Kitemark and drive the same high levels of performance in the connected arena that ERA is al- ready well known for, after more than 180 years in the traditional mechanical security market. “By selling smart security systems certified against the IoT Kitemark, electrical wholesalers can give security installers and their customers complete confidence that both property and data are protected to the highest standard.” David Mudd, Global Digital and Connected Product Certification Director for BSI, added: “ERA was integral to the development of this important new Kitemark for BSI, which goes above and beyond the requirements of the forthcoming government legislation. The Kitemark sets the standard for best practice and takes the onus off installers and consumers to make sure systems are cybersecure. Instead, the Kitemark places the responsibility for data security firmly at the manufacturer’s door and thanks to bank-level data encryption and a UK owned data server, ERA has demonstrated that its smart devices are among the world’s most advanced and secure.” BMJ


August 2021 www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net 37 BUILD YOUR BESPOKE FIRE DOOR E


Enfield Speciality Doors is now offering custom-built high- security 1 hour fire doorsets. The PAS24 FD60 internal entrance doors are certified for fire and security and are ideal for apartments for social housing, students or private


landlords. Enfield’s new entrance doors meet BS 476 for fire resistance and smoke control, as well as PAS24 for enhanced security, which is required for the police-backed Secured by Design certification. Thirty- minute fire door options are also available with PAS24 certification. Single doorsets in this range come with up to 33 dB acoustic performance.


The high-security fire doorsets are all built to order, with a variety


of finishes and veneers to choose from. They incorporate a severe-duty core with a hardwood frame and a range of high-quality ironmongery available in satin or polished stainless steel. Options include anti-snap letterplates, lift-off hinges, lever handles and push on escutcheons plus a choice of surface- mounted and concealed door closers. A Fortress 3* thumbturn cylinder with hardened pins for anti-drill, anti-pick and anti-bump resistance offers ultimate peace of mind. “We’re also happy to source different design options if required,” comments Nigel Sill, Chairman of Enfield Speciality Doors. “Our helpful and expert team are on hand to guide facilities managers, maintenance contractors and other specifiers on the best options for their projects.” BMJ


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