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TDUK Trade Note: Transition of Fire Door Testing Away from the National Standard BS.476 Series
by Jennie Ward|31 October 24|Build, Supply
This statement seeks to inform Timber Development UK (TDUK) members of the latest updates regarding the transition of Fire Door Testing away from BS.476.
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Approved Document B
Approved Document B changes seek to simplify fire standards
by Jennie Ward|23 October 24|Build, Supply
The Government has released three new amendments to Approved Document B: Fire Safety Volumes 1 and 2, which will begin to come into effect from 2 March 2025. The government’s Approved Documents provide guidance on how to meet the latest Building Regulations. Approved Document B – fire safety gives guidance...
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Upgrading Doors for Fire Resistance
by Edinburgh Napier University|31 October 23|Build
While it is preferable to install new third-party certificated fire resisting doors incorporating latest technologies, there are circumstances where it may be desirable to use existing doors but with increased fire resistance, such as in heritage buildings.
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Reaction to fire and Fire resistance
by TDUK|21 September 22|Supply
Reaction to fire classifications are completely different to fire resistance ratings yet the two terms are often misunderstood and taken to mean the same thing. This is not the case. This publication aims to set out the important differences. Understanding fire performance terminology starts with understanding the stages in the...
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