Fire door tests (18 September 2018)

Letters to Chief Executives of Verifiers

Scottish Government, 2018
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Letters to Chief Executives of Verifiers

Abstract

Provides updated guidance to Building Standards Managers in relation to the results of fire door tests conducted by Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) revealing that 5 out of 6 doors tested had failed. Clarifies that test evidence for exposure to fire for both sides of the door is needed to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of Section 2 - Fire in the Technical Handbooks. This update further clarifies that the fire door tests were conducted on 30 minute composite fire doors and indicates there are plans to extend the tests to the wider fire door market. Includes recommended actions.

History

Building Standards Division. Letter dated 18 September 2018. Updates letter dated 6 August 2018.

Subjects

  • Building control, Scotland
  • Legal issues and management
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • Fire
  • Building control

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The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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