Emplas launches new fully accredited 30-minute fire door
Emplas has launched a new and fully accredited 30-minute fire and smoke control doorset, which is fire, smoke and security tested to BS EN 1634-1, EN 1634-3 and PAS 24:2022.
Independently tested by Warrington Fire as part of BM Trada 170 certification, the Emplas Fire Doorset achieved up to 58 minutes fire integrity with no failings recorded – almost double the 30-minute standard requirement.
Delivered in partnership with Winkhaus and DoorCo, the new Fire Stop Doors range opens up significant opportunities in specification and social refurbishment markets. Manufactured by Emplas, the doorset is made up of the DoorCo 30-minute Firecore slab, the Winkhaus FireFrame door profile plus Winkhaus’ AV2 autolocking system.
Warrington fire testing in action
“Our Fire Doorset has undergone rigorous bi-directional testing to not only meet but to exceed the BS EN 1634-3 and BS EN 1634-1 standards”, explained Jody Vincent Sales Director, Emplas.
“We’ve also backed that up with detailed and independently tested installation and maintenance manuals, plus digital auditing process.
“We’re producing a product which is third party certified and accredited all the way through the system.
“First and foremost, it’s a fire door installation and maintenance system designed to keep people safe.”
The range offers 4 slab designs in 6 stock colours with 13 glazing positions.
“We’ve worked in partnership with Winkhaus and DoorCo, to develop a high performing and fully accredited 30-minute fire doorset solution”, continues Jody.
“We’ve also done the groundwork to develop a digital auditing system which supports compliance right the way through from manufacture, to installation and maintenance.
“That supports us, our customers and ultimately housing providers and developers, to evidence compliance, meeting the requirements set out in the Building Safety Act, and critically, the ‘Golden Thread.”
According to official government data, there are around 5million fire doors currently fitted in UK properties. Of these, the British Woodworking Federation estimates that more than 80,000 are replaced each year as part of the maintenance cycle.
“It’s not just about newbuild. It’s also about the opportunities generated by refurbishment and the wider maintenance programmes.
“Fire doors in communal spaces need to be checked quarterly. Fire doors used as entrance doors need to be inspected annually. If there’s any deviation or adaptation from the original specification, that door needs to be replaced.
“That’s a huge potential market.”
Carnoustie door shown in a black finish with a satin glass. Muirfield Solid door is shown in a white finish.
