Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) is strongly urging UK manufacturers of steel doorsets to follow the recommendation in the UK national foreword to BS EN 15269-2:2024 (extended application of fire test results – steel doorsets), a standard that DHF has been instrumental in preparing.
This important update significantly enhances public safety by ensuring that extended application of fire resistance results is applied consistently and reliably. First published in 2012, the standard was subjected to a systematic review to ensure it remained aligned with evolving industry practices, advances in fire testing methodologies, and updated regulatory requirements, leading to the release of the 2024 edition.
“BS EN 15269-2:2024 is the standard providing extended application (EXAP) of fire test results for steel hinged doorsets, the latest revision of which was issued in December 2024”, explains DHF’s Senior Training & Compliance Officer, Steve Hill. “During its preparation, we were made aware of a potential issue occurring with the addition of a threshold, or additional frame member, at the base of the door leaf possibly causing failure of a doorset which may have passed a fire test prior to the addition of such items. The above standard allowed for such a modification to be made to the design, without undertaking any additional test. This could have led to door installations which were unsafe in the event of fire.
DHF made urgent representations to CEN and BSI regarding this matter; however, due to the advanced progress of the standard, it was too late to amend the relevant rule in the standard.
A decision was made by the responsible BSI committee (FSH 22/-/5), based on the information provided by DHF, for the UK to vote negatively to the revised standard, leaving the way open for the standard to be published with a UK national foreword. The purpose of the foreword was to warn UK manufacturers of the recommendation that further fire test evidence be obtained before such a modification was made to a doorset design.
“Following publication of the standard in Europe, a group was formed within FSH 22/-/5, led by DHF, to agree a wording for this foreword; the standard has now been published by BSI with this foreword included,” concludes Steve.
To purchase the latest standard or to view the foreword, please visit: https://bit.ly/4lGCnKS
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