An Introduction To Fire Doors
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Range and Choice
Our range of fire resisting doors, and doorsets offer an unrivalled choice of types and styles to suit almost every application. The ever popular flush door is available in the basic paint grade veneer faced or hardboard types, with the same basic design being used to produce beautifully
veneered doors in a standard choice of species.
More recently, the advent of the moulded wood fibre door, has introduced a new range of styles from the traditional 6 panel door to continental styles, supplied in fully finished, undercoated or basecoated ready for site decorating with attractive paint or stain finishes.
Performance FD20, FD30*, FD60*
Fire doors specifications cover a range of fire ratings. Under the BWF CERTIFIRE scheme all doors need to be protected by intumescent strips between the sides and top of the frame and the door to give the assurance of reliability in the event of a real fire situation. For FD20 situations, we recommend using FD30* door, lining and intumescent assemblies, common to FD30* installation. These products are designed to protect life: this is the minimum recommendation for JELD-WEN fire resisting doors. For the higher performing FD60* doors, standard plywood doors of this specification are available.
JELD-WEN fire doors are designed to comply with Approved Document B. When specifying doors and hardware you must consider the implications of Approved Document M. For specific guidance contact your local Building Control office.
‘Enhanced Security’ PAS23/24
Fire doorsets are available to meet the requirements of PAS23/24 and DD171.
Internal or External Locations
The vast majority of fire resisting applications are internal, within buildings. In certain situations they may be required for external use, mostly in sheltered passageways providing means of escape. External plywood fire resisting doors, as well as glazed panel fire resisting doors are all suitable for these locations.
More Information
The design, installation and long-term use of fire resisting doors is a specialised subject beyond the scope of this brochure. JELD-WEN UK have recently published a new (third) edition of our Fire Facts Sheets incorporating the latest amendments to Approved Document B of the Building Regulations and other improvements. Copies are available to download on this website and is strongly recommended reading for all those involved in fire doors. Compatibility of the frame, intumescent seals and ironmongery with the fire door leaf is vital to ensure performance in the event of fire. Telephone 0845 122 2890 for a free copy.
Glazing
Apertured Fire Doors are only supplied factory-glazed.
Most fire resisting doors are available with a choice of glazing apertures. The solid timber glazed panel types are traditional doors designed for fire resistant glazing.
Flush doors can be supplied ready factoryglazed with clear glass only or can now be apertured by specialised local firms similarly certificated under the BWF CERTIFIRE scheme. Please refer to the BWF CERTIFIRE directory for details of your local specialist.
Note: Aperture cutting by any other party automatically invalidates the BWF CERTIFIRE certification.
Certification
For years now JELD-WEN fire resisting doors have come with the added assurance of the BWF CERTIFIRE third party certification scheme. All our specifications and manufacturing methods are rigorously assessed with periodic inspections and full fire tests for audit purposes providing the evidence necessary for continued compliance.
The CERTIFIRE label gives everyone involved with fire door installations, the assurance needed: look for the label on the top edge of the door!
Note: No special apertures available.
