DISTINCTION DOORS TO SHOWCASE COMPLETE FIRE DOOR SYSTEM AT THE FIRE SAFETY EVENT

Located at stand 4/G125, attendees can inspect the FDS FD30 internal and external composite fire door system, while taking a closer look at the product’s core, giving a feel for the door’s quality and gain insight to its technical abilities. Informative talks and Q&A sessions will be held throughout the day to educate and answer questions. 

Don’t comprise on safety or aesthetic 

Fire door systems, stocked and distributed by leading UK GRP composite door supplier, Distinction Doors, believes that safety and aesthetic come hand in hand and neither should be compromised. With 10 door styles available, specifiers can choose from both solid and glazed designs, with the option to add overhead glazed fanlights. The entrance doorset also features a low threshold (Approved Document M), as well as additional hardwood cill and frame extensions. 

The fds system was the first UKCA accredited external composite fire doorset in the country.  UKCA accredited fabricators of the fds system, are able to provide a Declaration of Performance (DoP) that references both BS EN 14351-1, the external  

Leveraging opportunity  

“Having attended the Fire Safety event last year, we relished in the opportunity to connect suppliers with specifiers, whilst sharing, educating and promoting the very best fire prevention and protection products and services in the country,” comments Owen Jones.  “As such, this year, we’re looking forward to exhibiting our proven fds FD30S fire door system once again. 

“We offer a UKCA accredited composite fire doorset which includes a range of glazed fire door styles, meaning we will be an attractive proposition for many visitors, especially when coupled with our testing and certification pedigree.   

“fds is already trusted by many Registered Providers and local authorities.  This show provides ample opportunity to showcase this and raise awareness of modern composite fire door capabilities amongst fire safety professionals. Join us over the three days for informative talks on our complete fire door system where our team will be on hand to answer all your questions.” 

More on fds 

The fds FD30 fire door system is independently tested to EN1634-1: 2014.  It has achieved an average of 45 minutes integrity performance over 44 individual test specimens subject to 22 bi-direction fire tests.   

To address variables in test laboratories and prove consistent performance, the system experienced the same test methods across three countries and was installed in both rigid and flexible supporting wall construction.  

All submitted doorsets featured the same letterplates, viewers, and auto-throw lock to underpin the need for consistency in testing. A variety of overhead door closers were also tested.    

Every fire test was filmed.  Visitors can watch this footage when attending stand 4/G125.     

Fully Compliant  

The fds system also delivers on ambient smoke control (EN1634-3:2004), security (PAS24:2022), weather (BS 6375) and thermal performance (Approved Document L).    

  It is Secured by Design accredited and triple Q-marked for fire resistance, smoke control, and enhanced security under the BM Trada Q-Mark Fire Door Manufacturer certification scheme.    

fds is available nationwide through a network of official fds doorset manufacturing partners, each selected by Distinction Doors and audited to achieve over and above  the requirements of Q-Mark STD 170.     

Visit fds on stand 4/G125 

Visit stand 4/G125 at The Fire Safety Event from 8th April to 10th April at the NEC, Birmingham.  Connect with Distinction Doors and fds on LinkedIn for updates ahead of the exhibition and beyond. 

pedestrian doorset standard and BS EN 16034, the standard for fire-resisting and/or smoke control pedestrian doorsets and is therefore compliant for external use. 

UKCA accredited external composite fire doorset