In Remembrance of Tony Palmer
It is with much sadness that we have learned of the death of Tony Palmer. Tony was a longstanding ASDMA member and passionate supporter of the specialist timber door...
ASDMA Calls for the Fire Door Sector to Pull Together to Come Through this Crisis
The consequences of the coronavirus pandemic crisis may well be deep and long-lasting, especially if lockdown without significant commercial activity continues for any extended period. At some point...
Specialist Fire Door Manufacturers Keep Producing for Urgent NHS Orders
Specialist fire door manufacturers are keeping going in response to NHS Trusts who are under pressure to maximise care capacity in the face of the extreme demands placed on...
ASDMA Seeks Government Guidance on Construction and Manufacturing as the COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, the specialist fire door industry finds itself under increasing commercial pressure, due to critically low demand and limited component supplies. ASDMA has written a...
ASDMA Calls for Low Risk Products in a New Approach to Fire Safety
In light of the Government's recent consultation regarding a new risk-based prioritisation approach to fire safety, ASDMA recommends that the need is for low risk products backed by third-party...
5 Top Fire Door Tips for Landlords
In residential environments, fire doors give tenants the vital time they need to evacuate their homes in an emergency situation. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the...
Should Fire Doors be Tested from Both Sides?
Should fire doors be tested from both sides? Door manufacturers are often challenged over whether fire doors should be tested from both sides. ASDMA discuss the standard rules governing...
Fire Doors Myths – Busted!
ASDMA are supporting Fire Door Safety Week 2019 and as such are sharing the resources they have created that are designed to inform business owners and users, as well...
ASDMA Supports Fire Door Safety Week 2019
Fire doors are often the first line of defence from a fire, providing passive protection by delaying the spread of it and enabling occupants time to escape. Despite this,...