Fire doors/glazing
out anywhere. Furthermore, it was identifi ed that in new build applications, the door closers were (generally) installed prior to the full commissioning of the building, so no allowance was made for pressure differentials or temperature change from HVAC, fl ooring (catching the doorset and/or altering the closing pressure) or other factors.
Recommendations/campaigns
DHF’s recommendations are very much in line with its ongoing campaigning for manufacturing, certification, installation and maintenance of potentially dangerous products to be undertaken only by third party accredited bodies. With support from DHF and other key organisations such as the Fire Protection Association and National House Building Council, it is hoped that the industry can start to progress toward a system that promotes improved testing and third party certification. Improvements to the European standards
are clearly desirable, but likely to take time. Lobbying through BSI standards committee B/538/4 and the European federation of associations of lock and builders’ hardware manufacturers (ARGE) is possible.
Better enforcement action against misleading
claims would be benefi cial, although a lack of resources in local authority trading standards departments responsible for enforcement of the Construction Products Regulations 2013 is an issue. If we were able to achieve any number of these objectives, this would undoubtedly herald a simplification of selection for an installer or end user by: reducing risk; the promotion of basic checking and maintenance of the product in use; increasing awareness; and most importantly, raising fi re safety performance for the most important fire compartmentation product on the doorset. It is important to understand that failure to adhere to proper safety regulations can not only result in loss of life, but also in legal implications. There is of course help and guidance
out there, be that through the DHF, our members, reputable manufacturers or other trade bodies. We’d urge anyone and at any point in the chain to seek advice if they’re unsure or just want peace of mind
Michael Skelding is general manager and secretary of the DHF. For more information, view page 5
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