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A new edition of a code of practice for fire resisting metal doorsets has been issued by the Door & Hardware Federation. The code aims to provide guidance to specifiers and approving authorities on best practice for – and a better understanding of – hinged and pivoted fire resisting metal doorsets.
In particular, the code of practice advises on the correct specification of doorsets which satisfy the requirements of building regulations and fire resisting doorset standards.It demonstrates how the performance of fire resisting metal doorsets should be covered by product conformity certification, fire test reports and assessment reports, details evidence of performance that should be provided, and gives guidance on suitable hardware including locks, latches hinges, door closers and electronic hardware.
The new version of the DHF Code has been produced with the help of BRE Global and has been endorsed by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers, Bodycote Warringtonfire (including CERTIFIRE and FIRAS) and Chiltern International Fire.