🔹 BS 476-22

Title: Fire tests on building materials and structures – Part 22: Method for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction
Status: Active
Summary: This standard specifies methods for determining the fire resistance of doors, shutters, and other non-loadbearing elements. Widely used as a benchmark for FD30 and FD60 fire door testing in the UK.
Application Area: Fire Doors

 

🔹 BS EN 1634-1
Title: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable windows and elements of building hardware – Part 1: Fire resistance test
Status: Active
Summary: European test standard for determining the fire resistance of door and shutter assemblies. Increasingly adopted in the UK alongside or in place of BS 476.
Application Area: Fire Doors

 

🔹 BS EN 13501-2
Title: Fire classification of construction products and building elements – Part 2: Classification using data from fire resistance tests
Status: Active
Summary: Defines how to classify fire performance results. Commonly seen on door test certificates and marketing materials.
Application Area: Fire Doors, Materials

 

🔹 BS 8214
Title: Code of practice for fire door assemblies
Status: Active
Summary: Provides installation and maintenance guidance for timber-based fire doors. Essential reading for joiners, fitters, and site managers.
Application Area: Installation, Maintenance

 

🔹 BS 9999
Title: Fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings
Status: Active
Summary: Offers a structured approach to fire safety management in buildings. Refers to fire door performance as part of wider fire protection systems.
Application Area: Building Management

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🔹 BS 8214

Title: Timber-based fire door assemblies – Code of practice
Status: Active
Summary: BS 8214 gives practical guidance for the installation, maintenance, and inspection of timber-based fire door-sets. It covers best practices for fitting, tolerances, hardware, and sealing to ensure doors perform as tested.
Application Area: Timber fire door installations in buildings.

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🔹 BS EN 1634-3

Title: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies — Part 3: Smoke control test
Status: Active
Summary:
This standard outlines the test method for smoke leakage at ambient and elevated temperatures. It helps determine if a door-set can contain smoke — critical in escape routes and compartmentation.
Application Area: Fire and smoke doors in flats, corridors, and commercial settings.

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🔹 BS EN 1935

Title: Building hardware — Single-axis hinges — Requirements and test methods
Status: Active
Summary: BS EN 1935 sets out the strength, durability, and fire performance requirements for hinges used on doors. It includes graded classifications (e.g. Grade 13 for fire doors) to ensure safe use.
Application Area: Hinges for doors including those in fire-resistant applications.

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