Fire doors/glazing
is recorded in its label trail. If the door has had a fire resistant glazing system fitted by an unlicensed processor, or on site, and does not maintain this label traceability, the door certification is invalidated. Remember that fire resistant glazing
systems are complex systems of components, and that each detail must be correct in order to ensure performance and maintain third party certification. If you require information, you should refer back to the manufacturer and the scope of its certification. The above guidance applies to FD30
fire doors – those doors designed to withhold a fire for 30 minutes. The use of glazing in FD60 fire doors (designed to last for 60 minutes) is a separate matter, and can be still more complex. Guidance can be found at
www.bwfcertifire.org.uk/fire-door- procurement-tool
Fire Door Safety Week
Accuracy of fire door specification is so important because they don’t only protect occupants from fire, but can also act to delay the spread of cold smoke around a building, keeping escape routes clear. The danger of cold smoke in a fire is the focus of the Fire Door Safety Week 2018 campaign run by the British Woodworking Federation, which takes place during the week starting 24 September. The British Woodworking Federation has been running the Fire Door Safety Week campaign for seven years to raise awareness of the important role that fire doors play in protecting occupants and those who respond in emergencies, as well as in reducing property damage. Fire related injuries, such as burns, are not the main cause of death in fire related fatalities. In fact, the leading cause of death in fires2 is smoke inhalation. This year, we will be sharing resources
and information for fire and risk professionals, as well as the wider construction industry, concerning the dangers of smoke and the importance of fire doors as a barrier to smoke spreading. Supporters of our campaign will be getting the word out in the media and online, but for further information about how you can get involved, please visit
www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk
Iain McIlwee is chief executive officer of the British Woodworking Federation. For more information, view page 5
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References 1.
http://www.bwfcertifire.org.uk/what-is- bwf-certifire
2.
http://www.cityfire.co.uk/news/ effects-of-smoke-inhalation-during- a-fire/
Further resources • the key facts about fire door glazing are explained on this fact card from BWF- CERTIFIRE:
www.bwfcertifire.org.uk/ assets/bw639-glazing-fc-2.pdf
• •
The Fire Door Best Practice Guide: www.
bwfcertifire.org.uk/assets/bwf-best- practice-guide-2016.pdf
different glass types are explained here:
www.bwfcertifire.org.uk/assets/bwf- best-practice-guide-2016.pdf
• a register of approved fire door installers is available here:
www.firedoorinstaller.
co.uk/
• more information on best practice in fire glazing can be found at the Glass and Glazing Federation website:
www.ggf.org. uk/group/fire-resistant-glazing-group
•
this film, produced last year for Fire Door Safety Week, shows the impact of getting the small details right regarding fire door glazing:
www.firedoorsafetyweek.co.uk/ video-specification-installation/
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