Task Group 10 focused on fire door standards introduced by ASFP

Millions of fire doors of all material types are currently supplied and installed in the UK. The removal of the familiar BS 476 protocols and frameworks will add further layers of complexity for the fire door sector encompassing product development, testing, manufacturing, certification, installation protocols and also the management of product during life service.

TG10 aims to bridge this gap by facilitating industry and expert collaboration and creating comprehensive and future-proofed guidance for stakeholders involved in fire door safety.

Delivered in the form of a new ASFP Colour Book, this guidance will provide:

*clear explanations and advice on navigating the transition from national classes to European fire resistance classification frameworks

*Best Practice guidelines for fire door specification, installation, maintenance and management under the new regulations

*support for implementing the golden thread of product information in high-risk buildings, ensuring full and accurate documentation for fire door systems

Invitation to join

The ASFP now invites industry leaders, academics, manufacturers, designers, installers and regulators alike to join TG10 and contribute their expertise. This collaborative effort is crucial when it comes to maintaining the highest fire door safety standards in the UK.

Stakeholders who can meet ASFP Bylaws in terms of membership allowances and technical group restrictions will be invited to a TG10 launch event. This is scheduled for 30 October at the ASFP Academy in Coventry.

*For further information concerning TG10, or to register an expression of interest to participate, contact Adam Shipstone (technical training officer at the ASFP) via e-mail at [email protected]