FIRE RESISTING PEDESTRIAN TYPE HINGED OR PIVOTED …...wood species of importance in Europe EN 1158 Building hardware. Door coordinator devices. Requirements and test methods EN 1191

Controlled copy refer to CERTIFIRE regarding current validity

Document No: TS10 August 2014 Issue 1

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This document is authorised and issued by Warrington Certification Management Council, a list of Members is available on request

TECHNICAL SCHEDULE

FIRE RESISTING PEDESTRIAN TYPE HINGED OR

PIVOTED DOOR ASSEMBLIES WITH NON METALLIC

LEAVES

Technical Schedules are operating documents for CERTIFIRE certification of fire protection products and services.



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CONTENTS

ISSUE STATUS AND AMENDMENT 3

FOREWORD 5

1 SCOPE 6

2 REFERENCES 8

3 DEFINITIONS 9

4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 10

5 CLASSIFICATION 11

6 FIRE RESISTANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS 11

7 SMOKE LEAKAGE TEST REQUIREMENTS (OPTIONAL) 12

8 ASSESSMENT OF PRODUCTS 12

9 CERTIFICATE CONTENTS 13

10 IDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING 13

11 INSTALLATION 14

12 AUDIT PROCEDURES 14

ANNEX A – ASSESSMENT METHODS FOR FIRE RESISTANCE PERFORMANCE 18

ANNEX B - PROCEDURES FOR FIRE DOOR BLANK MANUFACTURERS 26

ANNEX C - PROCEDURES FOR FIRE DOOR LICENSED DOOR PROCESSOR 28

ANNEX D – EXAMPLE OF CERTIFICATE 32

ANNEX E – EXAMPLE OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION 35

ANNEX F – EXAMPLE OF DATA SHEET 38

ANNEX G - FACTORY PRODUCTION CONTROL CHECKLISTS 45

ANNEX H – MANAGEMENT COUNCIL AND CONTACTS 64



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ISSUE STATUS AND AMENDMENT

i) If this is a controlled copy of the Technical Schedule, the organisation to which it has been issued will be provided with details of any changes in accordance with the amendment procedure below. The control status of the document is identified on page 1. Controlled copies are identified as such and are issued as working documents. Uncontrolled copies are issued for information only, will not be updated and should, therefore, not be treated as working documents.

ii) Each page of the document is identified by a page number, issue number and date.

Where an amendment is made, the revised page will bear a new issue number and date of amendment. Original, un-amended pages of the document will remain as Issue 1.

iii) Where an amendment requires an extra page to be inserted, this is numbered with the

number of the preceding page but with the addition of a letter suffix, e.g. 10A will be inserted between pages 10 and 11 and 10B will follow 10A. The new pages are dated in the normal way.

iv) Any amendment to this document will be identified on the Amendment Page, which will be

re-issued to holders of controlled copies with the amended sections/pages. Revised pages shall be inserted in place of existing pages or between existing pages and superseded pages shall be discarded. Where a significant number of amendments are made to this document the entire document will be re-issued under a new issue number. In such cases holders of the document shall destroy the previous issue.

v) The Amendment Page and the relevant revised pages will be produced by Warrington

Certification Limited (WCL), following agreement with the WCL Sector Liaison Group, and issued to the holders of each controlled copy of the document, together with an acknowledgment slip (document transmittal) which shall be signed and returned to WCL to confirm that the document has been amended. It shall be the responsibility of the nominated representative of the organisation holding a controlled copy of the document to ensure that the document is maintained in an up to date condition at all times.

vi) To ensure that a permanent record is available of all amendments, WCL maintains a file of

all superseded pages which are marked with the date of withdrawal. The record is held on file indefinitely in order to allow WCL to determine the past requirements of the scheme at any point in time.



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Amendment Page

To ensure that each controlled copy of this Technical Schedule contains a complete record of amendments, the Amendment Page is updated and issued with each set of revised/new pages of the document. Details of the procedures for amending this document are given in section 1 of this document.

Amendment Discard Insert

No Date

*Sections Changed

Page(s) Issue no Page(s) Issue no

1 April 2009 All All January 2002 All April 2009

1 August 2014 All All April 2009 All August 2014



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TECHNICAL SCHEDULE

FIRE RESISTING PEDESTRIAN TYPE HINGED OR PIVOTED DOOR

ASSEMBLIES WITH NON-METALLIC LEAVES

FOREWORD

This Technical Schedule (TS) forms part of a series of controlled documents which comprise the CERTIFIRE product certification scheme. It has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO / IEC 17065 for product certification bodies. In addition to this Schedule the other controlled documents relevant to CERTIFIRE certification are:

TS00 - General Requirements for Certification of Passive Fire Protection Products/Systems

CERTIFIRE Quality Manual

Certificate(s) of Approval in the CF000 and CAF000 series, together with any appendices

Documentation from the manufacturer This CERTIFIRE scheme aims to provide confidence that installed timber fire resisting door assemblies used with the appropriate building hardware, seals and glass and glazing systems will be capable of achieving the designated fire resistance level and also to demonstrate compliance with performance specifications. This document is intended for the certification of fire resisting doors and door assemblies of timber and wood based construction. It has been prepared and agreed by the organisations listed in Annex G and is in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO/ IEC 17065. Doors and door assemblies of other types of construction are covered by other Technical Schedules Individual components can have a significant influence on the fire resistance of doors and door assemblies. This Technical Schedule (TS) incorporates criteria to help ensure that the doors will provide the necessary fire resistance when correctly fitted with other CERTIFIRE approved components.

For application in the UK, and in other jurisdictions which still accept British Standards, certification based upon BS tests will continue to be available against the requirements of this TS as long as regulations permit or until WCL and/or the industry decide to cease certification.



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1 SCOPE

1.1 This Schedule defines the technical requirements, via testing and appraisal, of fire resisting door assemblies with leaves of essentially non-metallic construction, including, where relevant, those for smoke leakage control.

1.2 This Schedule is intended to cover door assemblies which are designed solely for

pedestrian use. It is not intended to cover metal pedestrian doors or industrial type door assemblies which are covered by TS 12 and TS 30 respectively.

1.3 Items of building hardware, intumescent and smoke seals, glazing systems and glass

fitted to doors and door assemblies certificated under this TS are required to be CE Marked and/or CERTIFIRE certificated in their own right as specified in the relevant Technical Schedule.

1.4 This Schedule is based on British Standard tests and is designed to help products satisfy

UK regulatory requirements and those of other jurisdictions where British Standards are specified or are accepted.

1.5 Tests conducted in accordance with European Standards may also be used to support certification to satisfy UK classifications. This evidence will be used directly to provide a classification. The results will not be translated into times to failure under a British Standard test.

1.6 The Schedule provides for the certification of fire door leaves manufactured by Prime Door Manufacturers (PDMs), fire door blanks manufactured by Blank Manufacturers (BM’s) and for the certification of doors manufactured by a PDM and BM and further processed by an approved Licensed Door Processor (LDP) company under the relevant procedures. These procedures are given in Annex B and C.

1.7 The detailed scope of a system appraisal is given in the Certificate of Approval and the

Certificate will identify any limitations applying to the use and interchangeability of the individual components.



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Process Map for Application for New Certificate by Prime Door Manufacturer

2 REFERENCES

EN Standards are published by National Standards body and may include National Annexes. For CERTIFIRE purposes the definitive version of any EN standard is that published by BSI and prefixed ‘BS EN’. References contained in TS 00 may also be relevant.

Application made to WCL by client

Applicant submits existing fire test evidence + Quality System / FPC documents to WCL

Review carried out by WCL on test data provided

WCL issue quotation to applicant

Product sampled by WCL (this may occur in conjunction with the initial FPC audit if appropriate)

Initial Type Testing conducted as required by Technical Schedule (Tests repeated if necessary)

Completion of scope of approval and draft certificate issued to applicant by WCL

FPC Audit undertaken by WCL at factory where product is manufactured

Corrective action carried out by applicant if required

Applicant reviews draft certificate and identifies changes as applicable to WCL

Final certificate issued by WCL with associated documentation to Applicant

On-going Requirements Audit testing / inspection procedures as detailed in Technical Schedule, 12 monthly

Surveillance Audit of FPC (Review of Certification on 5 yearly basis)

Applicant accepts quotation



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EN 350-2 Durability of wood and wood-based products. Natural durability of

solid wood - Guide to natural durability and treatability of selected wood species of importance in Europe

EN 1158 Building hardware. Door coordinator devices. Requirements and

test methods EN 1191 Resistance to repeated opening test for Windows and Doors EN 1634: Part 1 Fire Resistance tests for door and shutter assemblies – Part 1:

Fire doors and shutters EN 1634: Part 3 Fire Resistance tests for door and shutter assemblies - Part 3:

Smoke Control Doors and Shutters EN 14600 Doorsets and openable windows with fire resisting and/or smoke

control characteristics – Requirements and classification EN 17065 Conformity assessment. Requirements for bodies certifying

products, processes and services BS 476: Part 20 Fire tests on building materials and structures BS 476: Part 22 Methods for determination of the fire resistance of non-

loadbearing elements of construction.

BS 476: Part 31.1 Fire tests on building materials and structures. Methods for measuring smoke penetration through doorsets and shutter assemblies. Method of measurement under ambient temperature conditions

ISO 9001:2008 Model for quality assurance in design, development, production,

installation and servicing CERTIFIRE Technical Schedules

TS00 General Requirements for CERTIFIRE Certification of Passive Fire Protection Products/Systems

TS12 Hinged or Pivoted Fire Resisting Pedestrian Type

Doorsets with Metallic Leaves and Frames

TS21 The Contribution of Edge Seals to the Control of Smoke Leakage via Doorsets

TS23 Locks and Latches

TS24 The Contribution of Single Axis Hinges to the

Performance of Fire Resisting Door Assemblies

TS25 Fire Resistant Glass, Glazing Systems and Materials

TS26 The Contribution of Panic Exit Devices Operated by a Horizontal Bar to the Performance of Fire Resisting Door Assemblies

TS30 Industrial Type Fire Resisting Doorsets



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TS31 The Contribution of Emergency Exit Devices to the Performance

of Fire Resisting Door Assemblies TS32 The Contribution of Letterplates and their Accessories to Fire

Resisting and Smoke Control Doorsets with Metallic or Non-metallic Leaves

TS33 The Contribution of Door Coordinators to Fire Resisting Doorsets TS34 The Contribution of Controlled Door Closing Devices and

Accessories to Fire Resisting Doorsets

TS35 The Contribution of Intumescent Seals to the Fire Resistance of Door Assemblies

TS42 Fire Resisting Doorsets and Openable Windows with Fire

Resisting and/or Smoke Control Characteristics.

3. DEFINITIONS

Assessment The evaluation of proposed changes to the tested specimen(s) which will establish that such modifications can, with a reasonable degree of certainty, be considered to give a fire resistance performance equivalent to that required by the Test Standard, when installed in practice. All of the principles herein are for guidance only as they require that an appraiser exercises expert judgement; therefore these changes may only be undertaken by a CERTIFIRE approved assessor

Building Hardware Items such as hinges, handles, locks, door coordinators, panic and emergency exit devices, escutcheons, letterplates, kick plates, closing devices, electrical components, wiring, etc., which are, or can be, used in the door assembly.

Blank Manufacturers (BM) The manufacturer of a basic timber door blank in an unfinished condition that requires trimming to size and excludes lippings and decorative facings.

Composite Leaves Doors with core and internal framing (if used) of non-cellulosic material and fitted with non-metallic faces and edges.

Factory Production Control (FPC) The permanent internal control of production exercised by the manufacturer. All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer shall be documented in a systematic manner in the form of written policies and procedures. This production control system documentation shall ensure a common understanding of quality assurance and enable the achievement of the required product characteristics and the effective operation of the production control system to be checked. (Definition ref. Construction Products Directive)

Fire Door Assembly The bringing together and fitting of all the components necessary to provide the entity able to achieve a fire resistance performance against the appropriate test Standard



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Fire Door Blank A product which forms the principal construction of a fire door leaf but which requires significant further work by an approved Licensed Door Processor to transform it to the finished item. This may typically involve: cutting to size; the application of lippings; the application of cosmetic face veneers; the provision of apertures for glazing.

Fire Door Leaf A hinged, sliding or detachable component of a fire resisting door assembly, which provides closure of the internal frame opening. The door leaf is limited in size, configuration and application as identified in the certification provided by the Prime Door Manufacturer.

GDC Multi-layered, solid chipboard blank.

Licensed Door Processor (LDP) A joinery firm, licensed by CERTIFIRE, which takes specified certificated fire door blank from a BM or certificated fire door from a PDM, and conducts one or more of the following processes on the product:

Sizing of blank (blanks only)

Lipping of blank

Application of cosmetic face

Trimming of doors (where permitted by the certification)

The cutting of aperture(s) for glazing, air transfer grilles, letterplates, etc.

The glazing of apertures

The manufacture of door frames, with or without hardware

The LDP may additionally install doors. This is not covered by the CERTIFIRE scheme but is covered by FIRAS the requirements which are not included in this document.

Pedestrian Door assemblies Door assemblies up to a maximum size of 2.5m by 2.5m or 6.25m

2 and not exceeding a

mass of 160 kg which are primarily intended for the passage of, or access by, pedestrians and associated goods.

Prime Door Manufacturer (PDM) The manufacturer of a basic timber fire door leaf finished to a condition that includes lippings and facings and which requires only a frame, hardware and intumescent materials. Additionally the door may be manufactured with a glazed aperture.

TT Timber door leaf hung in a timber frame without any intumescent sealing materials incorporated in the leaf to frame junction.

ITT As TT but with intumescent sealing materials incorporated in the leaf to frame junction.

ITM Timber door leaf hung in a metal frame with intumescent sealing materials incorporated in the leaf to frame junction.

4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The general requirements for the certification of doors are given in TS00 which should be read in conjunction with this TS.



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5 CLASSIFICATION

5.1 Certification of hinged and pivoted fire door assemblies in accordance with the requirements of this Schedule is primarily to provide approvals designed to satisfy the current UK classification requirements.

5.2 For an approval to satisfy current UK classifications (as at August 2014) tests shall normally be conducted in accordance with the British Standards referenced in the appropriate clauses below.

5.3 Tests conducted in accordance with European Standards may also be used to support an approval to satisfy current UK classifications. Note that this evidence will be used directly to provide a classification. The results will not be ‘translated’ into times to failure under a British Standard test.

6 FIRE RESISTANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS

6.1 The general requirements for fire testing are given in TS00 6.2 The submitted test evidence shall be sufficient to cover each configuration in accordance

with 6.3 to 6.8 and Table 1. Where glazed vision panels are required to be fitted within the door assembly appropriate test evidence shall be made available.

6.3 Where separating elements are required to be fire resisting from both sides, normally two

specimens shall be tested (one from each direction) unless the element is fully symmetrical. However, in some cases it is possible to appraise door assemblies whereby the fire resistance of an asymmetrical door assembly tested in one direction can apply when the fire exposure is from the other direction.

6.4 If the appraisal is possible the rules given in 6.5, 6.6 and Table 1 shall apply. The

rationale behind the rules is given in Annex A. 6.5 The rules governing the applicability of tests carried out in one direction to fire exposure

from the other direction are given in Table 1 below. They are based on the following assumptions: a) That the door leaves are themselves of symmetrical construction with the

exception of the edges e.g. double rebated doors. b) That there is no change in the number of leaves or their mode of operation e.g.

single action or double action.

c) That the assembly is symmetrical.

6.6 Table 1 below lists the type of door assembly for which rules can be generated and gives the direction in which it should be tested to cover the opposite direction. The separate columns for the integrity and insulation criteria reflect the ability to make different rules for integrity-only doors as opposed to those which are required to satisfy both criteria. A “yes” means that it is possible to identify the direction of test which covers the opposite direction. A “no” indicates that it is not possible to identify the direction which will cover the opposite direction.



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TABLE 1

Type of door assembly Direction to be tested to cover

opposite direction

Integrity Insulation

Hinged or pivoted, timber leaf, timber frame Opening into furnace Yes Yes

Hinged or pivoted, timber

leaf, metal frame (no

transom)

Opening into furnace Yes No

6.7 Additionally, the performance of a door assembly can be influenced by the supporting

construction into which it was installed during the fire test and, therefore, this shall be considered in accordance with Annex A, Clause A4 of this Schedule.

6.8 It is important that the type, amount and position of intumescent door edge seal is

carefully considered since the appraisal will limit interchangeability. The Technical Schedule for intumescent seals, TS35, should be consulted for more detailed information.

7 SMOKE LEAKAGE TEST REQUIREMENTS (OPTIONAL)

7.1 Where fire resisting door assemblies are also intended for use where restricted ambient temperature smoke leakage is also required (i.e. assemblies requiring a suffix S as defined in Approved Document B to the Building Regulations) they may additionally be certified for such use provided they meet the requirements of this section.

7.2 A CERTIFIRE approved smoke seal shall be used. If the scope of certification of the seal

covers use with the door in question no further test data is required. If the scope does not cover the application, further testing with the door under evaluation shall be conducted in accordance with 7.3.

7.3 The door assembly shall be successfully tested in accordance with the procedures given

in CERTIFIRE Technical Schedule TS21 (The Contribution of Edge Seals to the Control of Smoke Leakage via Door Assemblies). The size and arrangement of the test specimen(s) shall be as given in the Schedule contingent upon the design detail being evaluated and subject to CERTIFIRE agreement. The tests shall include smoke leakage (BS 476: Part 31.1 or BS EN 1634-3) and opening/closing force measurement. The cyclic test requirements of TS21 shall also be undertaken.

7.4 Single action and double action configurations shall be subject to separate evaluation as

shall the seal type used (i.e. wiping or compression).

8 ASSESSMENT OF PRODUCTS

The CERTIFIRE assessment report shall determine the scope of acceptability of the door assemblies and will be in line with the direct assessment principles given in Annex A using the available test evidence as given above.



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9 CERTIFICATE CONTENTS

The certificate and its annexes shall identify the product and any variations in the design. It shall also specify the field of application and the basis of the approval together with any limitations on use of the product. The certificate will give:

The certificate number

The certificate holder’s name

The fire resistance period

Ambient smoke control, where relevant, denoted by suffix ‘S’

The maximum size of door leaves for the different configurations

An example of a certificate is given in Annex D.

10 IDENTIFICATION AND LABELLING

10.1 The Fire Door Leaf shall be provided with a tamper evident label fixed to the door leaf.

Note: Fire Door Blanks shall carry no reference to CERTIFIRE or to CERTIFIRE

approved products. 10.2 Other forms of individual identification may be permissible, e.g. inkjet printing, QR codes,

micro-chipping, etc., at the discretion of CERTIFIRE. 10.3 The label should preferably be fitted on the top edge of the door towards the closing

edge. If it is not possible to fit it there it shall be affixed to a vertical edge, normally the hanging edge. It shall not be fitted to the lower edge of the door.

10.4 Double-leaf assemblies require a label on both doors 10.5 Labels are available from CERTIFIRE or via a CERTIFIRE designated authority. 10.6 The label shall be clearly marked so that the scope of certification can be easily

established. The labels shall be sequentially numbered. The marking shall include:

The CERTIFIRE logo


A unique serial number*

Optionally the manufacturer’s or certificate holder’s name. Note if the manufacturer’s or certificate holder’s name is not applied, no other name or reference shall be identified on the label or door

The classification code

* Where doors are mass produced, serial numbers may apply to batches of identical doors, manufactured on the same day.

10.7 Where door incorporate a factory glazed aperture an additional, non-sequential label

shall be applied identifying specifically that this operation has been undertaken at the PDM manufacturing facility. Alternatively, where appropriate, an alternative version of the standard label, with the unique serial number, can be used identifying the presence of factory glazed aperture. This alternative version of the standard label shall only be applied where factory glazing has been undertaken at the PDM manufacturing facility and must not be applied to unglazed doors.



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10.8 The product shall be despatched with a ‘Data Sheet’ that explains clearly any special provisions needed for the product to provide its rating and shall give clear installation instructions for the door assembly. The contents of the Data Sheet shall be agreed between the manufacturer and CERTIFIRE.

The purpose of the Data Sheet is to ensure as far as possible that information is available at the point of installation. This is satisfied by affixing a copy of the Data Sheet to each door. It is recognised, however, that where a number of doors of the same type is supplied from the Prime Door manufacturer or Licensed Door Processor direct to one site, issuing multiple copies of the sheets is both wasteful and unnecessary. In such cases it is permissible for one information sheet to be supplied with each batch/delivery of doors. In addition, for single leaf, single action latched doors of maximum size 926 mm by 2040 mm a simplified information sheet to a specification agreed with WCL may be supplied. In all other cases the full Data Sheet shall be supplied attached to each door.

10.9 The full Data Sheet shall contain the following:


Identification of any components required to produce the fire resisting assembly but not supplied by the manufacturer e.g. hardware requirements

Details of appropriate supporting constructions and fixing methods including sealing requirements

Technical support contact details

An example of a Data Sheet is given in Annex F.

11 INSTALLATION

11.1 The correct installation of the door assembly or assembly is crucial if the element is to achieve its designed fire performance in the event of a fire. It is therefore strongly recommended that the supplier of the door assembly or assembly takes precautions to ensure that it is installed by a competent person.

11.2 The door assembly shall be fitted strictly in accordance with the installation instructions.

12 AUDIT PROCEDURES

12.1 Audit Fire Test – Prime Door Manufacturers (PDM) and Blank Manufacturers (BM) only 12.1.1 Each certificated door design shall be subjected to an audit test at 5-yearly intervals or

after the manufacture of every 250,000 doors, whichever is the more frequent. Once a certificated door design passes a 250,000 door audit test the audit frequency is reduced to every 350,000 and then 500,000 doors following a successful audit at 350,000 doors , or 5-yearly intervals, whichever is the more frequent. If the certificated door design fails at 350,000 or 500,000, then it reverts back to 250,000 doors manufactured but only does this after a successful re-test of the failure.

12.1.2 Doors shall be sourced through the manufacturer’s normal distribution/stockist outlets

where possible. 12.1.3 Where sourcing by this means is not possible, i.e., if the PDM does not supply through

distributors or stockists, doors may be selected at random from the manufacturer’s own stock providing there are sufficient numbers from which to select.



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12.1.4 Where this method is not possible, e.g. for doors made specifically for contract, WCL or the CERTIFIRE approved designated auditing body will either:

o Place orders directly with one of the manufacturer’s customers, selected at

random. Manufacturers to whom this applies shall provide a list of regular customers to WCL, or

o Witness manufacture of doors for test. 12.1.5 The cost of purchase of doors for audit testing and associated costs such as delivery to

the test laboratory, will be charged by WCL to the manufacturer at cost. 12.1.6 Audit tests normally will be conducted on a 926 x 2040 mm, latched, unglazed, single-

leaf, single-action door. Where the scope does not extend to this size of door leaf, the maximum width and height permitted shall be tested.

12.1.7 Two doors may be tested simultaneously either from the same manufacturer or from

two different manufacturers. 12.1.8 Tests shall not be the subject of a formal report as required by the test standard. A

short form report containing sufficient information for WCL’s purposes shall be produced. A full report is available at additional cost.

12.1.9 For door leaves supplied without a frame, building hardware or intumescent seals an

additional charge will be made. Complete door assemblies may be sourced via an aperture and frame company certificated to process the relevant doors which is the preferred route.

12.1.10 The door assembly tested shall be to the design certificated and be at a minimum leaf

size of 2040 mm by 926 mm (see 12.1.6). 12.1.11 The test shall be conducted in accordance with BS 476: Part 22: 1987 or EN 1634:

Part 1 (as appropriate).

12.2 Factory Surveillance Visits

12.2.1 The general requirements for inspection and surveillance of FPC are given in TS00 12.2.2 Manufacturers, including Licensed Door Processors, shall be subject to an annual FPC

surveillance visit by a WCL auditor. 12.2.3 The manufacturer is responsible for:

a. Providing details of their Quality Management System, and in particular if it

changes; b. Making available copies of surveillance and reassessment reports from the

Certification Body. c. Maintaining the manufacture of certificated products within their Quality

Management System scope; d. Supplying a current Quality Management System certificate (where applicable) and

scope to WCL.

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12.2.5 The inspection shall be separate from and additional to those conducted by the ISO 9000 certification body (where applicable). If WCL is the ISO 9000 body or is the certification body for Attestation of Conformity for CE marking, the requirements of both will be covered concurrently.

(Note: the frequency of surveillance visits required by the Quality Management System and FPC for CE marking will generally be not less than annually.)

12.3 Consequences of Failure

12.3.1 It is accepted that door assemblies can fail to reach the required performance due to

the failure of other components and this will be taken into account when determining the action necessary as a consequence of a failed fire test.

12.3.2 Audit test that achieve the required classification period shall considered to be a pass. 12.3.3 Audit test failures shall be investigated immediately by the manufacturer and WCL and

agreed corrective action taken in line with the table below.

Result Corrective action Timescale

> or = required fire resistance period

None required. Next audit test due in line with TS10.

100% to 85% of

required fire

resistance

period

The reason for the reduced

performance shall be determined,

the fault rectified and procedures

amended to prevent re-occurrence.

Suspension of certification, product

recall or a press announcement

will be at the discretion of WCL

and will relate to the severity and

mode of failure.

Providing the reason is able to be

determined, there is no need for further

tests. If there is no obvious reason for the

performance, amendments must be made

to the certification within 3 months of the

test or further testing conducted to maintain

the original scope.

<85% of the

required fire

resistance

period

The certification will be suspended

until the reason for the

performance has been determined.

The probable number of defective

doors shall be determined and

dialogue between the certificate

holder and CERTIFIRE initiated in

order to discuss notifying the

market and to consider a product

recall. The product shall be

retested and the door specification

and manufacturing procedures

reviewed.

The scale of the problem and destination of

doors likely to be deficient shall be

determined within three weeks. Retest(s)

must take place within 3 months otherwise

certification will be limited or withdrawn.

Steps to notify the market and/or to

organise a product recall shall take place

within two weeks of the retest. Procedure

review shall be conducted within 3 months

of the original test.

12.3.4 Note that a single retest after a failed audit fire test may not be sufficient to revalidate

the door and a more extensive test programme may be required to revalidate some or all of the previously certificated scope.

12.3.5 The consequences of deficiencies in the FPC shall normally result in the issue of a

non-compliance report and agreed remedial actions dependent on the severity of the non-compliance.



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12.3.6 Failure to comply with the required actions shall result in withdrawal of certification.

12.4 Licensed Door Processor

The LDP premises shall be subject to FPC surveillance by WCL as detailed in Section 12.2 above.



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ANNEX A

Assessment Methods for Fire Resistance Performance

Summary

This section covers the acceptable construction parameters that may be appraised under the scope of Technical Schedule TS10. It does not consider the appraisal of the door assemblies for purposes other than maintaining the fire resistance performance achieved in a test or tests. Unless otherwise stated in the following text, the construction of the door assembly shall be the same as that tested. The number of leaves and the mode of operation (e.g. hinged or pivoted, single or double action) shall not be changed. All of the principles herein are for guidance only as they require that an appraiser exercises expert judgement; therefore these changes may only be undertaken by a CERTIFIRE approved assessor. All the following assume that the test evidence upon which the judgement is based was ‘successful’; i.e. more than the required classification period has been achieved. While this may not be necessary, approvals based on specimens that failed to achieve their required integrity rating will require the application of careful judgement, based upon substantial experience of fire testing the construction in question. ‘Failed’ tests can be considered if the failure is not related to the appraised detail.

A1. Specific restrictions on materials and construction

Construction parameter

Possibility of change

Latching mode A test on an unlatched door may be used to approve doors installed in

the latched mode, but not vice versa. For appraisal purposes evidence

will also be required on the unlatched doors being tested with a latch

installed (of the relevant size and specification), but disengaged.

Configuration A test on a single action pair of doors may be used to approve single

leaf door assemblies. CERTIFIRE may choose to place limitations on

the allowable degree of distortion (which will be 15mm) of double door

leaves, under test conditions, before applying this guideline.

Overpanels - Flush A test on a door assembly with a flush overpanel may be used to approve a door assembly without an overpanel but not vice versa. A test on a door assembly with a rebated-edge overpanel may be used to approve a door assembly with a square-edge overpanel but not vice versa (single-action, double-leaf doors, without a rebated top edge, will require a surface-mounted stop).

Overpanels - Transom A test on a door assembly with an overpanel with a transom will not

cover an overpanel without transoms, but may be used to approve a

door assembly without an overpanel.

Meeting Stiles A test on rebated meeting stiles can be used to approve plain meeting

stiles but not vice versa.

Intumescent Seals The substitution of intumescent door edge seals can only be carried

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Building Hardware The substitution of building hardware can only be carried out by the application of the assessment methods found within the relevant CERTIFIRE Technical Schedule for that item of hardware, where one exists; otherwise this will be on the basis of expert judgment. Any CE marked latch, lock or hinge, may be used, subject to it being approved for use on timber based door assemblies to the required classification period, and also subject to the specification constraints identified within the Data Sheet.

Smoke Seals The substitution of smoke control door edge seals can only be carried

out by the application of CERTIFIRE TS21

Cellulosic based door frames

General MDF door frames cannot be approved for FD30 (or E30) door

assemblies without specific test evidence to demonstrate satisfactory

performance. Softwood and MDF door frames cannot be approved for

FD60 (or E60) door assemblies without specific test evidence to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Timber door frames should not be approved for door assemblies to provide performance in excess of FD60 without specific test evidence to demonstrate satisfactory performance.

Density

Cannot use frame of density less than tested (density of softwood and

hardwood is defined as the minimum value associated with the

species as identified in BS EN 350-2). See note on species below

Section size

Can be increased and may be reduced subject to expert judgement

Stop size Can be increased. May be decreased based on expert judgement.

Material For 30 minutes a successful test with MDF or chipboard will permit the

use of solid softwood or hardwood (minimum 510 kgm3 for solid

timber), but not vice versa. A successful test on MDF will not permit

the use of chipboard or vice versa.

For FD60 and above, the type of material shall not change from that

tested e.g. timber, MDF, chipboard, etc.

Configuration Cannot change.

Species Ash & Iroko shall be specifically tested for FD60 and above.

Fixings Expert judgement required.

Stop fixing method Pins and screws and integral or loose stops are all interchangeable.



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Door core

Material type

The core type shall not change from that tested (e.g. flaxboard,

chipboard, laminated timber, etc.).

Number of pieces

May increase from that tested providing a joint was tested. Expert

judgement required on maximum number of pieces

Density

Can be increased (density of timber cores is defined as the minimum

value associated with the species as identified in BS EN 350-2). See

note on species below.

Lippings

Can increase in size, up to 25 mm, and density. See note on species

below. Where lippings are included these shall not be omitted without

specific test evidence.

Jointing Expert judgement required

Species

Ash & Iroko shall be specifically tested for FD60 and above.

Fixing method/type Expert judgement required

Manufacturer

May be changed providing the same specification of material(s) is

used

Thickness The thickness of the core shall not be reduced by more than 1mm, but

may be increased. The door leaf thickness and / or density may be increased provided the total increase in mass is not greater than 25%.

Door rails & stiles

Material type

The type of material shall not change from that tested e.g. timber,

MDF, chipboard, etc.

Jointing method

Finger joints are acceptable in place of butt joints but not vice versa.

Mortice & tenon and dowel joints may be interchangeable based on

expert judgement.

Density

As door frame.

Section size

Can be increased. May be reduced subject to expert judgement. The

size identified shall reflect the section size tested, including any

trimming required as part of the manufacturing process.

Species

As door frame.

Fixing method/type Expert judgement required.



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Timber facings

Decorative finishes

Decorative laminates, PVC and timber veneers up to 2 mm thickness

may be added to the faces and edges of timber door leaves. Decorative laminates, PVC and veneers in excess of 2 mm thickness shall be tested as part of the test specimen. For all products tested with decorative laminate faces the only variations possible shall be within similar types and thickness of material (e.g. for colour, pattern, manufacturer).

Constructional face

(Skins)

Hardboard, chipboard, HDF or MDF may be substituted with plywood.

Hardboard, HDF or MDF may be substituted with chipboard

MDF may be substituted with Hardboard and HDF

Constructional face

density

May be increased but not reduced.

Constructional face

thickness

May be increased but not reduced (any increase in thickness must not

result in a reduction in core thickness of more than 1 mm in total).

Paint finishes Where the paint finish is not expected to contribute to the fire resistance of the door alternative paints are acceptable and may be added to door leaves or frame products for which unfinished specimens were tested. Where the paint finish contributes to the fire resistance of the door (e.g. intumescent paints) then no change shall be permitted.

Adhesives

Manufacturer May be changed providing the same specification of material(s) is used,

e.g. PVA from one manufacturer may be substituted for PVA from

another.

Type

Shall not be changed e.g. PVA, UF, PUR, etc.

Panel doors

Material type

The type of material for each component shall not change from that

tested e.g. timber, MDF, chipboard, etc.

Density

Can be increased. Ash & Iroko shall be specifically tested for FD60 and

above.

Thickness

Can be increased but not reduced.

Panel construction

May be substituted with other successfully tested panel constructions

Intumescent content

Shall only be as tested



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Jointing method for

framing

As tested only

Panel to frame jointing

method

Requires CERTIFIRE appointed expert judgement

Panel size

Maximum size is that tested.

Panel configuration May increase the number of panels providing all structural members

remain as tested. May decrease the number of panels providing at least

the maximum size panel has been tested successfully.

A2 Permissible size variations

General

Doors of sizes different to those of the tested specimens may be permitted within certain limitations but the variations are dependent on the length of time that the performance criteria are satisfied, in conjunction with the relevant associated distortion of the door leaves.

a) Door assemblies are able to be approved at sizes smaller than that tested in line with direct application from EN 1634-1. Door assemblies may be approved at sizes larger than that tested in line with direct application from EN 1634-1, or in accordance with the following principles. The following formula shall only be applied to door assemblies achieving an overrun of performance.

t/2 x % overrun = percentage increase in Deflection

2 door leaf dimensions

Where:

t = Door leaf thickness (metres)

Deflection

= Maximum recorded deflection during required integrity

period (metres).

% overrun = Overrun relative to required integrity performance based

on 1st mode of failure at door leaf perimeter (i.e. excluding

door leaf core burn through, glazing etc.). Number inputted

in decimal form (i.e. a 10% overrun should be inputted as

0.10)

b) Where the proposed door assemblies are to include the same number of door leaves as the tested specimen, the maximum deflection recorded during the required integrity period should be utilised.

c) Where double-leaf evidence is to be utilised for the purposes of assessing to single leaf configurations, it may be necessary to calculate whichever is the greater of the maximum deflection at the head and jambs, or the overall aggregate deflection of the door leaf (i.e. deflection at mid-height relative to head) shall be calculated to establish the maximum deflection shall be used when identifying the maximum recorded deflection. The maximum deflection permitted is 15 mm.



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d) Where double leaf assemblies with equal leaves are being considered, whichever is the greater of the maximum deflection at the head and jambs, or maximum disproportionate distortion at the meeting stiles leaf to leaf (based on either an equal or unequal leaf test) shall be used when identifying the maximum recorded deflection.

e) Where double leaf assemblies with unequal leaves are being considered based on an unequal leaf test, whichever is the greater of the maximum distortion at the head and jambs, or maximum disproportionate distortion at the meeting stiles leaf to leaf shall be used when identifying the maximum recorded deflection.

f) Where double leaf assemblies with unequal leaves are being considered based on an equal leaf test, whichever is the greater of the maximum deflection at the head and jambs, or the overall aggregate deflection of the door leaf (i.e. deflection at mid-height of the meeting edges relative to head) shall be used when identifying the maximum recorded deflection.

g) The increase for each door leaf may be applied on height or width, or a proportion of both, provided neither dimension is increased by a greater percentage than that calculated for the area.

h) In no case, irrespective of the above calculation, shall the door leaf dimensions be increased by more than 500 mm (height) and 250 mm (width). No limitation on area.

A3 Asymmetrical door assemblies

As EN1634-1

A4 Standard supporting constructions

As EN 1634-1

A5 Glazing

Any CERTIFIRE approved glazing system previously tested in a timber door leaf may be substituted in another timber based door leaf assuming that the door leaf into which it is proposed to be fitted has previously been tested with an aperture of the proposed dimensions incorporated (height/width and area) subject to the conditions given in the table below

Tested Door Leaf

Construction Acceptable ‘Assessable’ Constructions

Framed Flaxboard core Framed flaxboard or framed chipboard core (of equal or higher

density), softwood and hardwood lamel core and GDC.

Softwood lamels core

Softwood and hardwood lamel core (of equal or higher density).

Hardwood lamels core

Hardwood lamel core (of equal or higher density).

Framed Chipboard core

Framed chipboard or framed flaxboard core (of equal or higher

density), softwood and hardwood lamel core and GDC.

GDC

All GDC, framed flaxboard, framed chipboard, softwood and hardwood

lamel cores.

Joinery type – Solid timber

Softwood or hardwood of Higher density.

Joinery type –

Particleboard

Softwood or hardwood.

Where either Ash or Iroko is to be used for FD60 and above, this shall be tested specifically. Expert judgement is required for all unrecognised species and these may require supplementary test evidence



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Glass may be approved for use in timber door assemblies in accordance with CERTIFIRE

TS25 and using the principles below:

Construction parameter

Possibility of change

Aperture linings within

tubeboard cored leaves

Any system within tubeboard can only be assessed if actually tested in

that material, otherwise a timber liner will always be required. The

timber liner is to be a minimum 6 mm thick and of a specification at

least equal (in terms of material and density) to that of the door leaf

core within which the glazing system was originally tested.

Aperture lining within all

door leaves

Where the original glazing system was lined with softwood/hardwood

or intumescent material, the proposed system shall also be lined with

similar material regardless of the door leaf construction into which it is

to be installed. The only exception is where the proposed door leaf has

a solid timber core or higher density than the original liner timber

material in which case the softwood/hardwood liner may be omitted.

Bead dimensions Bead parameters will be identified as follows:

Aperture size The actual size of the hole within the door leaf or panel, including any

timber lining, but excluding any intumescent lining, where applicable.

Increased sizes are permitted in accordance with TS25, section A.5, or

as identified below.

Edge cover Dimension from the top of the bead to the extreme edge of the glass

(ignoring any protruding glazing system).



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Tall/narrow aperture

configurations

Aperture height increase is unlimited, providing:

1. Total area is < 50% of the permissible area calculated using the method identified within TS25, section A5.

2. Door leaf overrun associated with the glazed panel is > 25% of required classification period.

3. Leaf distortion at the leading edge is low, i.e. < 40% of the effective rebate depth.

4. Door leaf tested incorporating the glazed aperture is a minimum 926 x 2040 mm.

5. Glass and glazing system required either formed part of the original tested assembly, or is CERTIFIRE approved to the required size (height, width and area) for use within timber door leaves.

6. Door leaf edge to aperture edge margin shall be a minimum of 150 mm

Position Changes in position are allowable providing the structural members

remain as tested and the apertures are at least 90 mm from the edge

of the leaf to the aperture (aperture as defined above), unless proven

by test.

Beads Splayed beads shall not cover the use of square beads, but the

opposite may be allowable subject to expert judgement.

Bolections

Bolections may be added to flush beads but not vice versa. Bolection returns shall be included in the minimum bead height/width dimensions where required.

Bead fixings Changes are allowable in line with TS25

Alternative glass Alternative glass types are only acceptable if proven with the specific

system

Mass of glass Mass of alternative glasses to be taken into account

Unglazed door leaves Glazing may be provided within door leaves (ONLY FOR FD30) which

have not previously included a glazed aperture but the following details

shall be taken into account:

Overall door leaf distortion during the full test period

Interruption of stiles and rails (i.e. not to occur)

Up to maximum of 5% of the total leaf area or 0.1 m2, whichever is

less.

Not within 200 mm of leaf edge for flush doors

Core material to be considered

Double leaves Unless tested, both leaves in a double leaf door assembly shall be

glazed similarly.

Panelled doors

It is acceptable to replace any panels with a CERTIFIRE approved

glazing system. Size constraints may apply.



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ANNEX B

Procedure for Fire Door Blank Manufacturers

B.1 These procedures detail how components known as ‘fire door blanks’ are accommodated within the CERTIFIRE system for the approval of timber fire door assemblies.

B.2 Fire Door Blank Manufacturers

Where a company manufactures or imports blanks and makes them available to CERTIFIRE approved Licensed Door Processors, the company shall, for the purposes of certification, be considered a Prime Door Manufacturer (PDM). It shall be eligible to submit the door design for approval under the CF Series of certificates. Both the company, as the PDM, and the door design shall fully comply with the requirements of TS10 for timber doors. The certificate shall be in the name of the Prime Door Manufacturer.

Door blanks, by definition, require further processing in order to transform them into the leaf of a fire resisting door assembly. It is of prime importance that such a component does not reach the open market as a ‘certified’ door and that any further processing is only carried out by an authorised Licensed Door Processor.

The blanks shall be manufactured under a CERTIFIRE approved quality management system which complies with the requirements of TS00.

The blank manufacturing site(s) will be subject to general requirements for inspection and surveillance of FPC as identified in Section 12.

Blanks shall be subjected to audit testing, sampled at the manufacturing site for the blank. Audit frequency will be as defined in Section 12.

The blanks shall carry no reference to CERTIFIRE or to CERTIFIRE approved products.

The approved Licensed Door Processor scope of activity as embodied in the CERTIFIRE certificate shall expressly define the blanks able to be processed and in addition the specific processes able to be performed. All intended processes shall be covered within the scope of the company’s quality management system.

The approved Licensed Door Processor shall fix a label in the CAF series, additionally the LDP shall specifically identify the CF certificate number for the blank used (either on the same label or on a separate label).

The PDM shall not supply blanks to the open market with CF series labels fixed.

If the approved Licensed Door Processor intends to market the processed door under its own branding, as opposed to that of the PDM, or requires additional scope beyond that permitted in the PDM’s certificate, it then becomes, for CERTIFIRE purposes, a Prime Door Manufacturer and is required to comply with the requirements for such and to attach labels in the CF series.



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It is essential that CERTIFIRE approved products are properly technically supported in the market. Technical knowledge of doors based on blanks can become diluted through the supply chain unless steps are taken to ensure otherwise. The responsibility shall be defined by the parties concerned to ensure the product is adequately supported.

B.3 Prime Door Manufacturers using Fire Door Blanks

Where a company imports blanks direct, or through an importer, processes the blanks and places them on the market, the company shall, for the purposes of certification, be considered a Prime Door Manufacturer (PDM). It shall be eligible to submit the door design for approval under the CF Series of certificates. Both the company, as the PDM, and the door design shall fully comply with the requirements of TS10 for timber doors. The certificate shall be in the name of the Prime Door Manufacturer.

The blanks shall be manufactured under an ISO 9001 accredited system or a CERTIFIRE approved quality management system which complies with the requirements of TS00.

The PDM’s manufacturing site will be subject to general requirements for inspection and surveillance of FPC as identified in Section 12.

Blanks shall be subjected to audit testing, sampled at the the PDM’s manufacturing site. Audit frequency will be as defined in Section 12.

For this type of product, test evidence is often in the name of the original manufacturer. The PDM shall either commission tests in his own right or secure the permission of the owner for the use of the evidence in order to define and appraise the product.

The PDM shall be responsible for defining the construction specification against which the certification is provided.

The PDM shall, under its own CERTIFIRE approved quality system procedures, conduct supplier audits and have goods inwards procedures in place to ensure the supply of blanks matches the defined and agreed specification.

If the PDM supplies the finished door to the open market or to a CERTIFIRE Licensed Door Processor approved to process the particular doors, he shall apply the specified labels as required by TS10, but precautions shall be taken to ensure that the blank is not ’sold-on’ before conversion to a fire door by either the PDM or Licensed Door Processor



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ANNEX C

Procedures for Licensed Door Processor

Application made to WCL by client

Client advises as to which PDM(s) are to be adopted, submits Quality System / FPC documents to WCL

WCL notifies PDM of applicant requesting permission to proceed

Approved by PDM

Completion of scope of approval and draft certificate issued to applicant by WCL

FPC Audit undertaken by WCL at factory where product is converted

Applicant reviews draft certificate and identifies changes as applicable to WCL

Final certificate issued by WCL with associated documentation to Applicant

On-going Requirements PDM shall advise LDP of any changes to their CFs and LDP must change his

documentation and procedures accordingly.

Inspection procedures as detailed in Technical Schedule

12 monthly Surveillance Audit of FPC

(Review of Certification at 5-yearly intervals)

Rejected by PDM

PDM provides training and support documentation

Applicant advised and certification process either ceased, or specific PDM omitted from the scope

Corrective action carried out by applicant if required

WCL issue quotation to applicant

Applicant accepts quotation



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These procedures relate to the further processing of timber fire doors and fire door blanks, by other than the Prime Door Manufacturer i.e. work carried out by a Licensed Door Processor.

PROCEDURES

C.1 The Licensed Door Processor shall submit an application to WCL on the official form obtainable from WCL. Multiple applications are permitted resulting in a single CAF certificate document for the Licensed Door Processor.

The Licensed Door Processor is required to submit the following information:

details of their Quality Management System with contact details. Quality Management System is required to comply with the requirements in TS00.

details of which Fire Door Leaves and/or Fire Door Blanks, by reference to the CERTIFIRE CF series number(s) and PDMs, are to be processed

details of all branches required to have their processing certified

a nominated contact within the organisation

pay a one off application fee for certification at the prevailing rate

pay an annual fee at the prevailing rate for each PDM whose doors are processed and for each branch

C.2 WCL shall notify the PDM(s) of the application. The PDM shall:

Agree the certification of the processing of their doors by the applicant by completing the form obtainable from WCL.

License the Licensed Door Processor to conduct the processing

Prepare comprehensive documentation setting out the scope of the activities, covering the processing activities authorised to be conducted (e.g. product drawings, specifications, production procedures, training modules and check lists). Possible processors are:

Aperture cutting

Glazing of apertures

Manufacture of frames

Use of MDF frames

Resizing & relipping

Sizing the blank

Lipping the blank

Agree the documentation with WCL

Be responsible for providing the Licensed Door Processor with all necessary controlled documentation deemed appropriate by the PDM.

Maintain the documentation and advise the Licensed Door Processor of any changes to the specifications

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C.3 Labelling Requirements B.3.1 Using Fire Door Leaves

Fire doors leaves supplied by a PDM will carry the designated label supplied by WCL or its agent. This label shall not be removed. To do so would invalidate the certification.

Other forms of individual identification may be permissible, e.g. inkjet printing, QR codes, micro-chipping, etc., at the discretion of CERTIFIRE.

The Licensed Door Processor’s procedures shall provide for recording the PDM label details correlated with the label applied by the Licensed Door Processor. The Licensed Door Processor shall apply scheme labels in the specified position appropriate to the operation conducted.

Labels relating to manufacture of the frame shall be applied to the frame reveal.

Labels relating to an aperture or glazed aperture shall be applied to the door leaf alongside the original label applied by the PDM.

If in the course of processing the door the original door label becomes damaged a replacement will be supplied by the PDM. These replacement labels sall only be applied by the PDM or LPD. The PDM/LPD will require details from the original label, in particular the CF Number and the individual door serial number. The Licensed Door Processor, prior to commencing work on the door, both the PDM and LDP will have recorded these details.

The product shall be despatched with the ‘Data Sheet’ provided by the PDM that explains clearly any special provisions needed for the product to provide its rating and shall give clear installation instructions for the door assembly. The contents of the Data Sheet shall be agreed between the manufacturer and CERTIFIRE.

B.3.2 Using Fire Door Blanks

The finished door leaf shall be provided with a tamper evident label(s) fixed to the door leaf.

Other forms of individual identification may be permissible, e.g. inkjet printing, QR codes, micro-chipping, etc., at the discretion of CERTIFIRE.

The label should preferably be fitted on the top edge of the door towards the closing edge. If it is not possible to fit it there it shall be affixed to a vertical edge, normally the hanging edge. It shall not be fitted to the lower edge of the door.

A factory supplied door assembly requires a label on only one leaf. Leaves supplied separately or leaves supplied in knock down form as part of a door assembly shall each be labelled.

Labels are available from CERTIFIRE or via a CERTIFIRE designated authority.

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The label shall be clearly marked so that the scope of certification can be easily established. The labels shall be sequentially numbered. The marking shall include: The CERTIFIRE logo The Licensed Door Processors certificate number The relevant Blank Manufacturers certificate number A unique serial number Optionally the manufacturer’s or certificate holder’s name. Note if the

manufacturer’s or certificate holder’s name is not applied, no other name or reference shall be identified on the label or door

The classification code

Labels relating to manufacture of the frame shall be applied to the frame reveal.

Labels relating to an aperture or glazed aperture shall be applied to the door leaf.

The product shall be despatched with the ‘Data Sheet’ that explains clearly any special provisions needed for the product to provide its rating and shall give clear installation instructions for the door assembly. The contents of the Data Sheet shall be agreed between the manufacturer and CERTIFIRE.

C.4 CERTIFIRE Certificate A certificate in the CAF 000 series will be issued. The specific door designs able to be processed shall be identified by reference to the PDM and the CERTIFIRE certificate in the CF 000 series. These details shall be contained in an annex to the certificate and there shall be one annex for each PDM whose doors/blanks are able to be processed. The certificate shall define the scope of activities for each door design in respect of one or more of:

a) The provision of door frames b) The cutting of apertures c) The glazing of apertures d) The trimming and re-lipping of doors e) Sizing of blanks f) Lipping of blanks



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ANNEX D

EXAMPLE CERTIFICATE

(The data contained herein is fictitious and does not relate to any actual door)

CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL No. CF XXX

This is to certify that, in accordance with

TS00 General Requirements for Certification of Fire Protection Products

The undermentioned products of

DYANA DOORS LIMITED

Address

Tel: Fax:

Have been assessed against the requirements of the Technical Schedule(s)

denoted below and are approved for use subject to the conditions

appended hereto:

CERTIFIED PRODUCT TECHNICAL SCHEDULE

Dyana Fire Resisting ITT door

assemblies

TS10 Fire Resisting Door Assemblies

with non-metallic Leaves

Signed and sealed for and on behalf of CERTIFIRE

Sir Ken Knight Issued: 1st January 20xx

Chairman - Management Council Reissued: Valid to: 31

st December 20xx

Page 1 of 3



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CERTIFICATE No CF XXX

DYANA DOORS LIMITED

This approval relates to the use of the above doors in providing fire resistance of 30 minutes

insulation (if incorporating not more than 20% of uninsulating glass) and 30 minutes integrity as

defined in BS 476: Part 22: 1987. Subject to the undermentioned conditions, the doors would be

expected to meet the relevant requirements of BS 9999 for FD30 door assemblies when used in

accordance with the provisions therein.

1. This certificate is designed specifically to demonstrate compliance of the product or

system with Approved Document B (England and Wales); the Technical Handbooks

(Scotland); Technical Booklet E (N. Ireland). If compliance is required with other

regulatory or guidance documents there may be additional considerations or conflicts to

be taken into account.

2. The doors are approved on the basis of:

i) Initial type testing ii) A design appraisal against TS10 iii) Inspection and surveillance of factory production control iv) Certification under a CERTIFIRE approved Quality Management System v) Audit testing in accordance with TS10

3. This approval relates to the use of the above doors in providing fire resistance of 30

minutes insulation and 30 minutes integrity as defined in BS 476: Part 22: 1987. Subject

to the undermentioned conditions, the doors would be expected to meet the relevant

requirements of BS 9999 for FD30 door assemblies when used in accordance with the

provisions therein.

4. The doors comprise cellulosic (flaxboard) cored, timber framed leaves in various finishes

for use with timber frames, with intumescent edge seals.

5. This approval is applicable to both complete door assemblies and door leaves. Where

the door is not supplied in a fully fitted form it is a condition of this approval that an

agreed Data Sheet accompanies the product and is complied with in its entirety. Failure

to do so will invalidate this approval and may jeopardise the fire performance of the door.

6. This approval is applicable to [include generic description e.g. single-action, single and

double-leaf, latched and unlatched, glazed and unglazed ITT assemblies, with or without

rebated meeting stiles (double doors)] at leaf dimensions up to those detailed within

Table 1 below.

Door assembly configuration Maximum Height (mm) Maximum Width (mm) Area (m2)

Single-Acting, Single-Leaf Latched / Unlatched

2500 (at 1100 wide) 1175 (at 2340 high) 2.75

Single-Acting, Double-Leaf Latched / Unlatched

2440 (at 926 wide) 1100 (at 2055 high) 2.26

Note: Under no circumstances must either the maximum height or maximum width be exceeded without separate CERTIFIRE approval.

Table 1



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CERTIFICATE No CF XXX

DYANA DOORS LIMITED

7. Glazing shall only be undertaken by the door manufacturer, or a CERTIFIRE approved

Licensed Door Processor, and shall be in accordance with the Data Information Sheet

and Construction Specification. No site cutting or glazing of apertures is permitted.

8. Hardware items, including closing devices and intumescent fire seals, shall as specified

in the Data Sheet.

9. The door assembly shall be mechanically fixed to wall constructions having a fire

resistance of at least 30 minutes.

10. Labels to the CERTIFIRE design, or approved by CERTIFIRE, referencing CERTIFIRE

and CERTIFIRE Ref. No. CF XXX and FD30 classifications resistance shall be affixed

to each door in the prescribed position.

11. This approval relates to on-going production. The product and/or its immediate

packaging is identified with the manufacturer’s name, the product name or number, the

CERTIFIRE name or name and mark, together with the CERTIFIRE certificate number

and application when appropriate.



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ANNEX E

EXAMPLE OF CONSTRUCTIONAL SPECIFICATION


DYANA DOORS - CF XXX

Introduction This document specifies constructional and other details for Dyana Doors Limited FD30 Flaxboard cored Fire doors manufactured by Dyana Doors Limited and certified by CERTIFIRE under certificate No. CF XXX. Only doors complying with the details of this document may be marked or marketed as CERTIFIRE approved. Any change to, or deviation from, this specification requires the agreement of CERTIFIRE.

General CERTIFIRE approval is applicable to both complete door assemblies and door leaves. Where the door is not supplied in a fully fitted form it is a condition of approval that an agreed Data information sheet accompanies the product and is complied with in its entirety. Failure to do so will render the approval invalid and may jeopardise the fire performance of the product.

Scope of Approval

As defined in certificate of approval No. CFXXX

1. Leaf Construction

1.1 Core: Material: Flaxboard

Thickness: 38 mm minimum

Density: 999 kg/m3

minimum

1.2 Internal Framing: Material: Softwood

Density: 999 kg/m3

minimum

Section size: Stiles: 44 mm wide by 38mm thick

Rails: 44 mm wide by 38 mm thick

Joints: Butt-jointed

Permitted trimming of blank

prior to lipping:

Nominal 6 mm to all edges

Stiles/rail reduced in width accordingly

1.3 Constructional facing: Material: Plywood or MDF

Thickness: 3 mm minimum

Adhesive: PVA, Urea formaldehyde or

Resorcinol

1.4 Decorative finishes: Any timber veneer additional to above substrate

Any non-metallic facing material, e.g. plastic laminate

up to 2 mm thick applied in addition to substrate

above Material: Hardwood



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1.5 Lippings: Density: Minimum 540 kgm3

Thickness: Minimum 6 mm –

maximum 25 mm Adhesive: PUR or PVA

1.6 Moisture Content: The moisture content of all timber based components shall be 9% ± 2%

2. Leaf Dimensions

2.1 Leaf Thickness: 44 mm + 10 mm / - 1 mm

2.2 Leaf height/width: As specified in Certificate of Approval

2.3 Configuration: As specified in Certificate of Approval

2.4 Meeting Edges: Square or 12 mm equal rebated,

3. Door Frame

3.1 As specified in Data Sheet

4. Overpanels/Sidepanels

4.1 Overpanels incorporating a transom rail xx mm thick (minimum), may be included up to a

maximum size of 1000 mm high 4.2 Side panels may be included up to a maximum width of 1000 mm

4.3 Overpanels/side panels to be manufactured as per door leaf specification, bedded

against beads or the stop of the rebate and be screw fixed at minimum 400 mm centres. 4.4 Entire overpanel/side panel may be glazed in accordance with point 5 below.

* Include maximum sizes for overpanel without transom rail where evidence exists details

should include fixing method and specification, e.g. max 400 mm centres/max 100 mm from each corner through centre of panel to a depth of at least 30 mm, etc.

5. Glazed Fanlights 5.1 Any CERTIFIRE approved glazing systems may be used providing the installation details

given in the appropriate certification documents are adhered to.

6. Glazed Apertures

6.1 One or more glazed openings systems may be included in each leaf.



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6.2 Apertures

Height: 1000 mm maximum Width: 635 mm maximum Area: Maximum total glazed area per leaf of aperture size 0.635 m

2

Margins: No closer than 90 mm to the edge of the door leaf or between apertures

Lining to aperture:

5 mm thick hardwood, of minimum density 640 kg/m3.

or As required by the glazing certificate.

6.3 Glazing System As specified in Data Sheet.

7. Hardware/Intumescent Seals

To be as specified in the Data Sheet.

8. Labels

8.1 Labels of the CERTIFIRE design referencing CERTIFIRE CFXXX and FD30 fire

resistance, to be applied to each approved door leaf in the prescribed position.



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ANNEX F

EXAMPLE OF DATA SHEET IDENTIFYING ASPECTS THAT MAY REQUIRE

CONSIDERATION


Text in itallics is informative only

DATA SHEET

DYANA DOORS LIMITED

No CF XXXX

1. General This door leaf has been fire tested and is certified by CERTIFIRE as being capable of providing fire resistance of 30 minutes integrity and 30 minutes insulation (if incorporating not more than 20% of uninsulated glass) as defined in BS 476: Part 22: 1987, when installed in accordance with the following conditions. Subject to these, the door will meet the relevant requirements of BS 9999 for FD 30 when used in accordance with the provisions therein. In recognition of this, the leaf carries a prefixed label on the top or hanging edge of the door, issued under the terms of the CERTIFIRE scheme. This label uniquely identifies the door leaf, the manufacture of which complies with a CERTIFIRE approved Quality Management System and is subject to on-going surveillance. This label shall not be removed. It is emphasised that the certification is conditional upon the following instructions being complied with in their entirety. Failure to do so will invalidate this approval and may jeopardise the fire performance of the door. Door assemblies supplied pre-fitted with components by Dyana Doors Limited may be considered to meet the requirements in respect of those items.

2. Door Leaf Dimensions This approval is applicable to single-action, single and double-leaf, latched and unlatched, assemblies at leaf dimensions up to those detailed within Table 1 below.

Door assembly configuration Maximum

Height (mm)

Maximum

Width (mm) Area (m

2)

Single-Acting, Single-Leaf Latched / Unlatched

2500 (at 1100 wide)

1175 (at 2340 high)

2.75

Single-Acting, Double-Leaf Latched / Unlatched

2440 (at 926 wide)

1100 (at 2055 high)

2.26

(1) Under no circumstances must the maximum height, maximum width or maximum area be

exceeded without separate CERTIFIRE approval.

Table 1



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3. Door Frame

To be any of the following:-

Softwood or Hardwood i) Density: 999 kg/m3 min.

ii) Dimensions: 94 mm by 30 mm min. iii) Door Stop: 12 mm deep pinned, screwed or rebated

from solid

Jointing: Butt joints, mortice and tenon, mitred or half lapped joints

with the head screw fixed to the jambs using two steel

screws

Door to frame gaps: Not to exceed 4.0mm except at threshold where up to 8 mm

is permitted and 3.5 mm at the meeting stiles*

*Increased gaps may be included where specific evidence exists.

4. Overpanels Flush overpanels may be included up to a maximum height of 500 mm and shall include 9 mm thick hardwood lippings (minimum) and opposing lipping to the leaf head, or a rebated 20 mm thick hardwood lipping with 22 mm wide by 12 mm deep rebate at the bottom edge, with a corresponding 22 mm thick rebated hardwood lipping in the top edge of the leaf. Overpanels shall be lipped on all edges. Flush overpanels shall be fixed using steel screws at a maximum of 400 mm centres and a maximum of 100 mm from each corner, through centre of panel to a depth of at least 30 mm Where rebated meeting edges are not incorporated on double-leaf assemblies, timber astragals (min 640kg/m3) are required at the junction between the bottom of the overpanel and the top edge of the doors. Transomed overpanels, manufactured to the same specification as the door leaves, may be included up to 1000 mm high, with a minimum xx mm thick transom rail.

5. Glazed Fanlights and Sidelights Any CERTIFIRE approved glazing systems may be used providing the specification and installation details given in the appropriate certification documents are adhered to.

6. Supporting Construction The door assemblies are approved to be installed in brick, block, masonry, timber or steel stud of minimum thickness 85 mm, providing at least 30 minutes fire resistance. Where stud partitions are used these should be suitably constructed to provide a secure fixing for the door assemblies as recommended by the partition manufacturer.

7. Installation

The opening may be lined with softwood (hardwood for 60 minutes) which shall be continuous and of minimum width, 85mm. Each door frame jamb to be fixed through to the wall at not less than four points with steel or nylon fixings at maximum 600 mm centres penetrating the wall to at least 50 mm. Architraves are optional with no restrictions on material, size or fixing. Door assemblies shall be installed as stated in BS 8214, Table 2. Suitable CERTIFIRE approved lineal gap sealing systems may also be utilised to protect the frame/supporting construction gap, subject to the conditions contained within the relevant certificate.



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* Other methods of protecting the frame to wall gap may be permitted should suitable test evidence be available. The use of third party accredited installers provides a means of ensuring that installations have been conducted by knowledgeable contractors, to appropriate standards, thereby increasing the reliability of the anticipated performance in fire.

Door leaves may be trimmed to fit the frame by the following maximum amounts:

Stiles (each): 3 mm

Top: 3 mm

Bottom: 5 mm or Doors of GDC construction or doors without bottom rails:

Bottom: no limit providing bottom lippings are not fitted, 3 mm if bottom lipping is fitted.

* GDC blank certificates to clarify trimming allowance for the final lipped door. Note that the maximum door to frame and door to threshold gaps specified shall not be

exceeded, nor shall the door edge fitted with the CERTIFIRE label be trimmed since removal of the label will invalidate the certification. The labelled edge may be subjected to minor ‘shooting-in’, providing the label is not damaged or removed in the process, and the amount of material removed does not exceed that stated previously.

8. Glazed Apertures

All apertures to be factory prepared by Dyana Doors Limited, or a CERTIFIRE approved

Licensed Door Processor. No site cutting of apertures permitted as this will invalidate the

certification.

Aperture dimensions: Doors may incorporate one or more vision panels to the maximum sizes identified in the table below: Area: Maximum total glazed area of 1.08 m

2 per leaf

Margins: 90 mm from the perimeter edge, 90 mm between apertures

Maximum Permitted Aperture Dimensions

Max. Height (mm) Max. Width

(mm)

Max. Area (m2)

2125 (at 301 wide)

600 (at 1800 high)

1.08

Hardwood or non-combustible setting blocks will be used to establish the correct edge cover.



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Non-insulating glasses: 7 mm thick xxx glass, or other CERTIFIRE approved glass subject to the conditions of the glass certificate.

Intumescent

System

Bead Dimensions Bead

Density

Fixings Max. Height

(mm)

Max. Width

(mm)

Max.

Dia.

Max.

Area

(m2)

System ‘X’ – No liner

20 mm high by 22 mm wide splayed including a 5 x 5 mm bolection

(10 mm +2/-1 mm edge cover)

Hardwood

min 640 kg/m3

50 mm long pins

or air fired brads

or No.6 screws at

max 250 mm

centres

1916 (at 157 wide)

196 (at 1533 high)

N/A 0.3

System ‘Y’ & 42mm x 2mm

Palusol lining to cut out.

18 mm high by 22 mm wide splayed including a 5 x 5 mm bolection.

(10 mm +2/-1 mm edge cover)

Hardwood min

510 kg/m3

38 mm long pins or air fired brads

or No. 6 screws at max 250 mm

centres

1812 (at 468 wide) 1212 0.85

895 (at 949 high) 0.85

630 0.85

Insulating glasses: 15 mm xxxxxx or other CERTIFIRE approved glass subject to the conditions of the glass certificate.

Intumescent

System

Bead Dimensions Bead

Density

Fixings Max. Height

(mm)

Max. Width

(mm)

Max.

Dia.

Max.

Area

(m2)

10mm x 2mm thick System ‘X’

15mm high by 14mm wide flush bead or additional bolection (10 mm +2/-1 mm

edge cover)

Hardwood min

530kg/m3

38 mm long pins or air fired brads or No.6 screws at

Max 150 mm

2125 (at 301 wide)

800 (at 800 high)

N/A 0.64

System ‘Y’ & Palusol lining to

cut out

15mm high by 14mm wide flush bead or additional bolection (10 mm +2/-1 mm

edge cover)

Hardwood min

530kg/m3

38 mm long pins or air fired brads or No.6 screws at

Max 200 mm

1800 (at 600 wide)

600 (at 1800 high)

630 1.08

Additionally the leaf/leaves may incorporate any CERTIFIRE approved glazing system

subject to the conditions contained within the relevant certificate (e.g. maximum size associated with glass or system, edge cover, aperture lining requirements, etc.).

9. Intumescent Seals CERTIFIRE certificated intumescent seals are required to be fitted to these doors as below.

For door assemblies to BS476: Part 22 – classified as FD30

Door assembly

Configuration*

Position Required Intumescent Protection

Single-acting Single-leaf door

assemblies

Head Single 15 mm wide by 4 mm thick ‘Type’

Vertical edges Single 15 mm wide by 4 mm thick ‘Type’

Single-acting Double-leaf door

assemblies

Head 2No. 15 mm wide by 4 mm thick ‘Type’ positioned centrally,

8 mm apart.

Hanging edges Single 15 mm wide by 4 mm thick ‘Type’

Meeting edges 1No 10 mm wide by 4mm thick ‘Type’ in each meeting

edge (opposing)



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*See Table 1 for size restrictions

Seals may be interrupted at hinge and latch positions. Alternative seals may be utilised in-line with the relevant CERTIFIRE approval for the proposed intumescent seal. All seals to be CERTIFIRE approved (to Technical Schedule 35). Smoke seals may be included subject to the conditions contained within the relevant CERTIFIRE certificate for the smoke seal.

10. Hinges Hinges shall be CE Marked against EN 1935 for use on 30 minute timber fire door assemblies.

Number: Minimum 3No.

Type: Steel lift-off or butt hinges

Positions*: Maximum xxx mm from top of door to top hinge Maximum xxx mm from top to 2

nd hinge

Maximum xxx mm from bottom of door to bottom hinge

Dimensions: Blade height: xx mm (+/- 20%) Blade width: xx mm (+2mm/-3 mm) Blade thickness:

x mm (+/- 0.5 mm)

Knuckle dia.: Xx mm (+/- 1mm) Fixings: X No. steel screws Min gauge/length Intumescent: protection** e.g. 1 mm Interdens, 2 mm sheet graphite, None required,

etc.

* The datum in all cases is the centreline of the hinge. ** This specification overrides any requirement for additional intumescent identified in the hinge manufacturer’s certification providing the hinge specification falls within the parameters identified above, specifically maximum dimensions and material. Where alternative hinges exceed the specification given above the intumescent protection as identified in the hinge manufacture’s CERTIFIRE certificate shall apply. Any other CERTIFIRE approved hinges may be used, subject to the conditions contained within the relevant certificate.

11. Locks and Latches

Locks/latches are/are not necessary. When fitted shall be CE Marked for use on 30 minute timber fire doors. Mortice type, automatic (sprung) latch bolt, cylinder rim nightlatches and knobsets.

Max. case dimension: xxx mm high x xx mm deep x xx mm wide

Max. forend dimension: xxx mm high x xx mm wide Max. keep dimension: xxx mm high x xx mm wide (excluding latch plate) Latchbolt material: Steel or brass

Position: Max. 1100 mm from bottom of door to centreline of lockcase Intumescent: protection*

e.g. Case, forend, keep & 1 mm Interdens, 2 mm sheet graphite, None required, etc

* This specification overrides any requirement for additional intumescent identified in the lock manufacturer’s certification providing the lock/latch specification falls within the parameters identified above, specifically maximum dimensions and material. Where alternative lock/latch exceeds the specification given above the intumescent protection as identified in the lock/latch manufacture’s CERTIFIRE certificate shall apply.



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. Any other CERTIFIRE approved lock/latch may be fitted, subject to the conditions contained within the relevant certificate. Recessing for locks should result in a tight fit, allowing for any intumescent protection where required. No restriction on type and material of handles.

12. Self-Closing Devices

All doors are required to be fitted with a CERTIFIRE certificated self-closing device. The exceptions are doors kept locked shut such as service access doors. Note: closers with mechanical hold-open mechanisms are not permitted to be used. Building Regulations may identify locations within domestic locations where self-closing devices are not mandatory.

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13. Ancillary items

13a Protection plates and signage Surface mounted plastic, steel, aluminium or brass plates are acceptable on the basis that they are:

< 2mm thick

Do not occupy more than 20% of the door leaf in total, or exceed 500mm in height for kickplates and 300mm for mid-plates, whichever is the smaller.

Do not wrap around the vertical edges, and on the closing face do not extend beneath the door stops (generally 40-50mm narrower than door width)

Plates/signage can be bonded with a thermally softening adhesive. Additionally screws may be used.

13b Flushbolts Not permitted or where specific test evidence exists specification of material, size, intumescent protection, e.g.: Max. dimension 200 mm high x 25 mm deep x 20 mm wide

Material: Steel or brass

Position: Top and bottom on door edge or face (positioned a minimum

of 50 mm from leading edge of the door to the centre of the

bolt)

Intumescent:

protection*

e.g. 1 mm Interdens or 2 mm sheet graphite to base and sides

of bolt body and beneath keep, or None required, etc.

13c Pull Handles

Screw-fixed, bolt-fixed from the back and back-to-back fixed pull handles of steel, brass, aluminium and nylon coated, are permitted providing any through-bolt fixing is of steel.



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13d. Air transfer grilles

No site cutting of apertures permitted as this will invalidate the certification. Where apertures are pre-cut by Dyana Doors Limited, or a CERTIFIRE approved Licensed Door

Processor, Intumescent Air Transfer Grilles may be fitted on site by NON-CERTIFIRE approved staff, however, the Intumescent Air Transfer Grilles shall be CERTIFIRE approved for use in FD30 timber based doors. The air transfer grilles must be fitted into apertures prepared in line with the relevant CERTIFIRE certificate for the air transfer grille. Care must be taken to ensure all fitting instructions are followed, including any constraints imposed by the CERTIFIRE certificate with regards to position of the air transfer grille within the door assembly.

13e. Letter Plates

Where letter plates are fitted, the aperture for a letter plate may be formed on site by NON-CERTIFIRE approved staff, however, the letter plates shall be CERTIFIRE approved for use in FD30 timber based doors. The letter plates must be fitted into apertures prepared in line with the relevant CERTIFIRE certificate for the letter plate. Care must be taken to ensure all fitting instructions are followed, including any constraints imposed by the CERTIFIRE certificate with regards to position of the letter plate within the door assembly.

13f. Door Viewers

Not permitted Or where specific evidence exists, e.g. Door viewers may be fitted into the leaf providing the viewer comprises a metal sleeve and an optical glass lens and is not positioned higher than xxx mm from the threshold. The viewer should have an external diameter of not greater than xx mm be tightly fitted within the leaf. The aperture provided for the installation of the viewer should be lined with intumescent mastic or 1mm Interdens intumescent sheet material.

13g. Coat Hooks and Other Surface Mounted Hardware

Ancillary items which are wholly surface mounted may be fitted providing:

These items are screw fixed or bonded only

Are not bolted through the full thickness of the door

Are not directly above, or closer than 100 mm to any insulated glazing

14. Further Information

Further information regarding the details contained in this data sheet may be obtained from Dyana Doors Limited (Tel: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx). Further information regarding the CERTIFIRE certification and other approved products can be obtained from Warrington Certification (Tel: +44 (0) 1925 646777).



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ANNEX G

Factory Production Control Checklists

G.1 Checklist for Initial TS00 Inspection of Factory and Factory Production Control For

CERTIFIRE Registration In the course of the initial inspection the following should be considered along with product specific criteria detailed in the appropriate TS checklist(s).

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Questions to be considered Q/M or

Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

1 Does the producer apply a third party certificated quality management system related to the technical specification?

If YES, is that proved by a valid certificate and provided by a UKAS accredited body? (detail certificate no. & certification body)

Does the factory production control system established address the needs of manufacture for the product referenced?

Must obtain copy for file!

2 Are there “controlled” factory production control procedures / work instructions issued to shop floor?

Identify those applicable to product(s) being audited:

3 Does the producer have direct control of the appropriate machinery and for the production of the products to be certified, or are key elements of the production with respect to the essential characteristics subcontracted to others on or off the site?

If sub-contractors produce any parts what controls are in place?

4 Who is the management representative with responsibility / authority for FPC and for ensuring that its requirements are applied?

What is the individual’s position / job title?

Contact name

Phone No.

E-Mail



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

5 For the products to be certified, what are the procedures / routines covering the purchasing of raw materials / constituent materials:

Do purchase orders detail specific requirements for raw materials such as grade of steel or type of glass?

Are any certificates of analysis / conformance requested from suppliers as part of procedures?

Are specifications in place with certain suppliers (which are referred to by P/Os) to ensure consistency of materials?

6 What level of traceability is possible through the production process and in finished products?

Are raw materials stored in suitable conditions to prevent deterioration?

What evidence was reviewed to confirm this traceability is effective?

7 Are the personnel involved in the production sufficiently qualified and trained to operate and maintain the production equipment and carry out production line duties?

What records / evidence confirm this?

8 How is the flow of production being controlled are job sheets/works orders raised for each batch / day / week of production?

How is progress recorded?

What records are generated?



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

9 Are all production processes and procedures recorded at regular intervals?

Who records the processes? (if applicable)

Are these continuously (automatically) recorded?

How is the documentation organized?

10 Is all product testing (in process & final) carried out on site or is this carried out at another location?

11 Review test records for recent (and current production).

Do the findings of this review of records correlate with the requirements laid down in the company’s technical specification for the product for type testing, and for testing for surveillance purposes of the FPC?

Identify any anomalies found.

12 Does the producer apply an adequate documented system that allows the detection of defects, faults and poor workmanship quickly enough to ensure that they are removed prior to delivery?

What % of product is inspected?

How are these non-conforming products stored/identified and dealt with after investigation into the problem?

What records are produced?

13 For the products to be certified, does the producer apply an adequate documented system concerning product complaints received, and that is integrated into the factory production control?

Does the system include appropriate measures to avoid or correct these deficiencies?

How are customer complaints addressed?



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

14 Are the finished products packed as part of production line activities or in separate area of factory?

15 How are product batches traceable to date of production and raw materials used?

16 What records are maintained of where the finished products are shipped too?

How is production batch number traceability maintained once the products have been dispatched to assist in traceability should any complaints be made?

How long are records maintained?

17 Is the company producing any literature/brochures of operating a website?

If yes check that the logo is being used correctly.

18 How are the doors packed to prevent damage when despatched?

19 How are products handled when transferring them to storage to ensure no damage is caused to them?

20 How are product batches traceable to date of production and raw materials used?

21 What information is going to be provided either on the product or on packaging labelling?



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

22 What records are maintained of where the finished products are shipped too?

How is production batch number traceability maintained once the products have been dispatched to assist in traceability should any complaints be made?




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G.2 Checklist for Initial Inspection of Prime Door Manufacturers Factory and Factory

Production Control For CERTIFIRE Registration

This checklist must be used in conjunction with the initial TS00 checklist.

SPECIFIC QUESTIONS


Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

A What essential product characteristics are provided by process equipment settings such as; temperature, pressure, dimensional guides on “production line machinery” etc..?

Where are these documented in the FPC for each product manufactured?

Does the manufacturer check the moisture content %age?

Does the manufacturer check the density?

Who verifies the machine settings?

Who carries out adjustment / calibration of these as necessary?

List critical process plant settings reviewed during the inspection:

How does the manufacturer ensure that the total area of glazed apertures do not exceed that specified in the door certificate for the door leaf?

Measurements of density and %

moisture are optional provided

alternative evidence can be provided

to show materials are being controlled.

Were these settings found to be correct?

B Check that the door products comply with the requirements of the Construction Specifications as per the proposed CERTIFIRE certificates as C

F

CF

CF

CF

Record evidence of production

item compliance with

specification:



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

listed.

Door Leaf Construction

Core: Material –

Density – (kg/mm3)

Thickness (mm)

Internal Framing – Stiles & Rail:

Material –

Density –

Section Size

Facings: Material –

Density -

Thickness

Timber Veneer: If required, Fixing Adhesive:

Lippings (doors including stiles and rails)

Timber: Hardwood

Thickness:

Fixing:

Leaf Dimensions

Leaf Thickness:

Maximum Leaf Height:

Maximum Leaf Width:

Maximum Leaf Area:

Are Intumescent Seals fitted correctly as per specification?



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

C Is the manufacturer going to be fitting hardware to the doors?

Are they aware of the requirement to only use CE/CERTIFIRE approved products?

Are they aware that there may be specific requirements when using certain products i.e.

Must fit interdents with some hinges.

D Is manufacturer aware that all door leaves must be fitted with CERTIFIRE Labels identifying the correct approval number and the fire resistance (FD30/FD60)?

Which labels do they intend to apply?

i.e. Glazed/unglazed

How does manufacturer intend to apply labels?

What records does he intend to keep of labels used?

Minimum 5 years

D What information is provided either marked on the product or on packaging labelling?

Has a data sheet been produced which will be despatched with each door?

What installation instructions will be provided?

Have these been approved by WCL?

On site information sheet must be

provided with each door!

E Does the PDM intend to approve licensees?

If yes, how do they intend to provide training?

What records do they intend to produce?



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G.3 Checklist for Initial Inspection of Licensed Door Processor Factory and Factory


This checklist must be used in conjunction with the initial TS00 checklist. SPECIFIC QUESTIONS


Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

A Which manufacturer’s doors are going to be fitted with apertures/frames?

Has training been received from the PDMs?

Have copies of all the CF certificates been provided by the PDM?

Have any PDM requirements been incorporated into the companies FPC/QMS systems?

B How and by whom are vision panel sizes and positions confirmed with PDM specification?

How are the apertures cut? (What tools are used)

Are the apertures framed out if required?

Are they aware that only specific door types can be resized.

What type of glass is used does this comply with the PDM certificate?

What materials are being used to fix glass including intumescent (Glazing system), does this comply with PDM certificate?

Are the beads the correct profile for the PDM?

How are the beads fixed in place (pinned, screws and cups) does this comply with the PDM certificate?

CNC/Hand Router

C

Is the manufacturer going to be fitting hardware to the doors?

Are they aware of the requirement to only use CE/CERTIFIRE approved products?





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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

D If applicable how are frame sections and materials controlled to ensure compliance with PDM specification?

How are the frames produced? (What tools are used)

Are they supplied assembled or in kit form?

Are they provided with or without intumescent seals?

Are any assembly instructions provided?

E Is manufacturer aware that all door leaves/frames must be fitted with tamper evident CERTIFIRE Labels identifying the correct approval number and the fire resistance (FD30/FD60)?

How does manufacturer intend to apply labels?

What records does he intend to keep of labels used?

Must cross-reference PDM label no’s!

Next to PDM door label on top edge of the door only.



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G.4 Checklist for Annual TS00 Inspection of Factory and Factory Production Control

For CERTIFIRE Registration In the course of the annual inspection the following should be considered along with product specific criteria detailed in the appropriate TS checklist(s).

GENERAL QUESTIONS


Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

1 Is ISO9001 certification still current?

When was the most recent audit visit?

Were any NCR’s raised with respect to the production of the certificated products?

Does the factory production control system established still address the needs of manufacture for the product referenced?

Must obtain copy for file!

2 Are “controlled” factory production control procedures / work instructions still issued to shop floor and as applicable to each sub-contractor location?

Identify these:

If possible verify that any updated procedures have been passed to shop floor.

3. Are all areas of the production operation still addressed by the factory production control system – from purchasing / delivery of raw materials through to storage & delivery of finished product?

Is all purchasing of materials and “off shelf” components for the devices still carried out at one location or is purchasing carried out by each of the sub / sub-contractors for the elements of work which they undertake?

- Identify any areas not covered?

4 Has the producer sub-contracted any of the processes since the initial audit?

5 Have there been any alterations to personnel since the initial FPC visit?

Contact Name

Phone No.



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

6 Are Purchasing procedures/routines still in place and maintained?

Can it be verified that where appropriate only CERTIFIRE approved suppliers/materials are being purchased and used?

Identify any changes since the last audit.

7 Is goods inspection still being carried out to same procedures?

Verify from at least 4 records that checks are being carried out correctly.

Are raw materials still being stored in suitable conditions to prevent deterioration?

8 Is the same level of traceability still in place through the production process and in finished products?

What evidence was reviewed to confirm this traceability is effective?

9 Are the personnel involved in the production still sufficiently qualified and trained to operate and maintain the production equipment and carry out production line duties?

Have there been any new starters since the last audit?

Have any key employees left the company since the last audit?

Have there been any new machinery/processes since the last audit?


10 Has the form of the FPC process control instructions remained the same or have any changes been made?

11 Are all production processes and procedures still recorded at regular intervals?

Have there been any changes in the manner of recording or documenting since last audit?

12 Are the manner, extent and frequency of factory production control still in accordance with the documented system?



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

13 Are all production processes and procedures still recorded at regular intervals?

Who records the processes? (if applicable)

Are these continuously (automatically) recorded?

How is the documentation organized?


item compliance with specification:

e.g. CF No.

14

Is all product testing (in process & final) still carried out on site or at another location?

Review test records for recent (and current production).

Do the findings of this review of records correlate with the requirements laid down in the technical specification for initial type testing, and for testing for surveillance purposes of the FPC?

Note any changes and records/ongoing orders checked

15 Does the producer continue to apply an adequate documented system that allows the detection of defects, faults and poor workmanship quickly enough to ensure that they are removed prior to delivery?

What % of product is inspected?

How are these non-conforming products stored/identified and dealt with after investigation into the problem?

What records are produced?



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

16 For the products to be certified, does the producer continue to apply an adequate documented system concerning product complaints received, and that is integrated into the factory production control?

Does the system include appropriate measures to avoid or correct these deficiencies?

Have any CERTIFIRE scope related complaints been received since the last audit?

Were these investigated and closed out satisfactorily?

17 If produced check the current company literature/brochures or website to check use of logo and information being provided.

18 Have any changes been made to the method of packaging since the last audit?

19 Have there been any changes in the way products are handled when transferring them to storage to ensure no damage is caused to them?

20 Is the same level of traceability for the doors produced still in place?


21 Has there been any changes to the information provided either marked on the product or on packaging labelling?

22 Are records still maintained of where the finished products are shipped to?

Is the same traceability being maintained once the products have been dispatched to assist in identification should any complaints be made?




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G.5 Checklist for Annual Inspection of Prime Door Manufacturers Factory and Factory


This checklist must be used in conjunction with the annual TS00 Timber

Door checklist.

GENERAL QUESTIONS


Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

A Are the same essential product characteristics still provided by process equipment settings such as; temperature, pressure, dimensional guides on “production line machinery” etc..?

Are these still documented in the FPC for each product manufactured?

Is the manufacturer checking the moisture content %age?

Is the manufacturer checking the density?

Any changes to who verifies the machine settings?

Any changes to who carries out adjustment / calibration of these as necessary?

List critical process plant settings reviewed during the inspection:

Were these settings found to be correct?

Is the manufacturer still ensuring that the total area of glazed apertures do not exceed that specified in the door certificate for the door leaf?

How is this calculated and by whom?

Measurements of density and %

moisture are optional provided

alternative evidence can be provided

to show materials are being controlled.

B Select a door at random from stock or check that the door being produced during the comply with the construction specifications as per the C

F

CF

CF

CF


item compliance with

specification:



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

appropriate CERTIFIRE certificate(s).

Door Leaf Construction

Core: Material –

Density – (kg/mm3)

Thickness (mm)

Internal Framing – Stiles & Rail:

Material –

Density –

Section Size

Facings: Material –

Density -

Thickness

Timber Veneer: If required, Fixing Adhesive:

Lippings (doors including stiles and rails)

Timber: Hardwood

Thickness:

Fixing:

Leaf Dimensions

Leaf Thickness:

Maximum Leaf Height:

Maximum Leaf Width:

Maximum Leaf Area:

Are Intumescent Seals still being fitted correctly as per specification?

See certificates for current values.



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

C

Is manufacturer fitting all door leaves with CERTIFIRE Labels identifying the correct approval number and the fire resistance (FD30/FD60)?

How is the manufacturer applying the labels?

Are records being kept of the labels used?

D What information is being provided either marked on the product or on packaging labelling?

Is the data sheet being supplied with the door correct?

What installation instructions are being provided?

Have these been approved by WCL?

On site information sheet must be

provided with each door!

E Are records still being kept of all the licensees

approved by the PDM?

Do records still indicate if training has been provided to the modifiers?



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G.6 Checklist for Annual Inspection of Licensed Door Processor Factory and

Factory Production Control For CERTIFIRE Registration

This checklist must be used in conjunction with the annual TS00 checklist.

SPECIFIC QUESTIONS


Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

A Are the same manufacturer’s doors still being fitted with apertures/frames?

If any have been added or removed has the certificate been updated?

If yes has training/documentation been provided by the new PDM?

Have any new requirements been incorporated into FPC/QMS systems?

Is there any evidence that the PDM advises when any changes to existing CF certificates are made?

B Are the vision panel sizes and positions still being confirmed against the PDM specification as part of the contract review process?

Has there been any change to the way in which the apertures are cut?

Are the apertures still being framed out if required by the PDM certificate?

What type of glass is being used in the apertures

does this still comply with PDM certificate?

Have any doors been resized, if yes was this allowable?

What materials are being used to fix glass including intumescent (Glazing system), does this still comply with PDM certificate?

Are the beads still the correct profile as stated in the PDM certificates?

Is the way in which the beads are fixed in place (pinned, screws and cups), still comply with PDM certificate?

CNC/Hand Router



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Procedure Ref

Inspector Comments:

C Is the manufacturer still fitting hardware to the doors?

Are they following the requirement to only use CE/CERTIFIRE approved products?



D If applicable are the frame sections and materials still being controlled to ensure compliance with the PDM specification?

Have there been any changes to the way the frames produced? (What tools are used)

Are they currently supplied assembled or in kit form?

Are they currently provided with or without intumescent seals?

Are assembly instructions still being provided?

D Is manufacturer still fitting all door leaves/frames with the tamper evident CERTIFIRE Labels identifying the correct approval number and the fire resistance (FD30/FD60)?

Has there been any change to the type of labels applied?

How is the manufacturer applying the labels?

Are records of the labels used being kept correctly?

Must cross-reference PDM label no’s!



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ANNEX H

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS

H.1 BODIES AUTHORISED TO OPERATE CERTIFICATION TO THE PROVISIONS OF

THIS SCHEDULE Warrington Certification Ltd

H.2 THIS SCHEDULE IS RATIFIED BY MEMBERS OF WCL MANAGEMENT COUNCIL Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) British Retail Consortium (BRC) British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG) Construction Products Association (CPA)

Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI)

Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) Institute of Fire Safety Manager (IFSM) London Underground Limited (LUL) Passive Fire Protection Federation (PFPF) Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Exova Warringtonfire (EW) RISC Authority Association of Chief Police Officers Local Authority Building Control British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association ‘Users of Warrington Certification Ltd documents are reminded that copyright exists in all CERTIFIRE publications. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without prior permission in writing from Warrington Certification Ltd. Permission to copy this document for internal use and promotional purposes only, is automatically granted to companies holding CERTIFIRE certification. Such copies are uncontrolled and this status should be identified on each copy’

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