Architectural and Specialist Door Manufacturers’ Association (ASDMA)

ASDMA Fire Door Safety Update

Posted on: October 3, 2024

Following on from one of the most important weeks in fire door safety, we summarise the key communications below:

The Grenfell Tower Inquiry

The second and final report has been published into the circumstances leading up to and surrounding the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017, resulting in the deaths of 72 people. Our thoughts are with all those who lost their lives in the tragedy, their families, friends and loved ones. ASDMA will be spending time reflecting on the findings, and what improvements need to be made to our sector. You can download the Phase 2 report here: https://www.grenfelltowerinquiry.org.uk/phase-2-report

Withdrawal of National Fire Testing Standards from Approved Document B

This statement has far-reaching implications for the fire door industry, and ASDMA will be working with members to formulate our action plan. ASDMA is accordingly in close and urgent contact with the Ministry to make our concerns clear.
New publications outlining the relevant amendments to Approved Document B for 2025, 2026 and 2029 have been posted on the UK Parliament website. The 2029 amendment document continues to permit the use of assessments of fire resistance for internal doorsets until such time as a relevant harmonised product standard is published. Read the full statement here: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-09-02/hcws62

BS 8214 Code of Practice for Timber-based Fire Door Assemblies is now in Draft for Consultation

The draft is available for comment until 28 October 2024. This is an important revision with major new sections that is well worth a look. You can review the BSI draft, and/or comment, here: https://standardsdevelopment.bsigroup.com/projects/2023-00987#/section

ASDMA The Architectural And Specialist Door Manufacturers Association will continue to communicate directly with our members on these updates, and how it might affect our members and wider industry.


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