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Technical Schedule

Issue No: 3 Issue Date: 22nd

Apr. 2016 Effective Date: 22nd

Apr. 2016 Review Date: 22nd

Apr. 2020

Author: Exova (UK) Limited trading as Warrington Certification

Approved: P Duggan Authorised: J Osborn

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TECHNICAL SCHEDULE

TS34

THE CONTRIBUTION OF CONTROLLED DOOR CLOSING DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES TO FIRE

RESISTING DOORSETS

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CONTENTS

ISSUE STATUS AND AMENDMENT 3

FOREWARD 5

1. SCOPE 6

2. REFERENCES 9

3. DEFINITIONS 10

4. REQUIREMENTS 15

5. CERTIFICATE AND REGISTER 26

6. APPRAISAL PRINCIPLES 26

ANNEX A Guidance Notes 33

ANNEX B Example of Completed Approval Matrix 35

ANNEX C Participating Organisations 36

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ISSUE STATUS AND AMENDMENT

i. This is a controlled copy of the Technical Schedule. Scheme members to which it has

been issued will be provided with details of any changes in accordance with the

amendment procedure below.

ii. From here on in, references to Exova (UK) Limited trading as Warrington Certification will be shown as Warrington Certification.

iii. 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.

iv. 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.

v. 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superseded pages shall be discarded.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.

vi. The Amendment Page and the relevant revised pages will be produced by Warrington

Certification, following agreement with the Warrington Certification 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

Warrington Certification to confirm that the document has been amended. It shall be the

responsibility of the nominated representative of the organisation to ensure that the

document is maintained in an up to date condition at all times.

vii. To ensure that a permanent record is available of all amendments, Warrington

Certification 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 Warrington Certification

to determine the past requirements of the scheme at any 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.

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TECHNICAL SCHEDULE (TS 34)

THE CONTRIBUTION OF CONTROLLED DOOR CLOSING DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES

TO FIRE RESISTING DOORSETS

FOREWORD

This Schedule 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 which form part of the Scheme are:

Rules for Certification, which include the maintenance of a quality system certificated to ISO 9001

CERTIFIRE Quality Manual

Certificate(s) of Approval in the CF 000 Series, together with any appendices

Agreement of Collaboration between the client, the Quality Management System (QMS) Certification Body and CERTIFIRE

Specific documented instructions to the QMS Certification Body

Rules for the use of the CERTIFIRE logo

This document is intended for use with fire resisting doorsets and smoke control doorsets

of various types of construction. It has been prepared by the organisations listed in

Annex C and agreed in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO/IEC 17065. Its

technical provisions have been adopted as a common basis for certification of door

closing devices and accessories, when fitted to fire resisting doorsets with metallic and

non-metallic leaves.

The closing devices may be overhead face fixed, concealed, floor or jamb mounted.

This CERTIFIRE scheme aims to provide confidence that installed door closing devices,

when fitted to hinged or pivoted fire resisting doorsets, will be capable of contributing to

the performance of the doorset, without detriment to its fire resistance, for the designated

fire resistance period and also to demonstrate compliance with performance

specifications.

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The detailed scope of a system appraisal is given in the Appendices associated with the

Certificate of Approval. These appendices will identify any limitations applying to the use

and interchange ability of the door closer.

Door closing devices can have a significant influence on the fire resistance of doorsets.

Such devices are intended to ensure that the door leaf is held closed in the event of a

fire, thus helping to maintain the fire resistance of the doorset. Additionally, when a door

incorporates a latch and other components, which resist closing, it is imperative that the

door closing device is able to overcome these resistances. This Technical Schedule (TS)

incorporates criteria to help ensure that the device will close a door leaf from any angle of

opening when correctly fitted with CERTIFIRE approved components.

In the case of an unlatched doorset the door closing device is essential to the door

performance since it is the sole means of keeping the door closed until other forms of

restraint take over. Only door closers that are able to act as essential closers shall be

approved by CERTIFIRE.

Concealed devices require removal of part of the door leaf, its core material and

frequently part of the door frame. This may reduce the integrity and insulation of the

doorset which can also be aggravated by the conductive nature of the metal from which

the door closer is made. For this reason the approval shall be related to door types and

performance periods as indicated by relevant code letters and numbers.

1 SCOPE

1.1 This Technical Schedule provides the CERTIFIRE procedures and practices for the

certification, via testing and appraisal, of door closing devices. These devices are

intended for use on fire resisting doorsets, including those for smoke leakage control,

regardless of whether a latch is fitted.

1.2 It is applicable to door closing devices (door closers) which may be on or in the door, on

or in the frame, or in the floor. This Schedule determines the appropriate fire and

mechanical test evidence having regard to the various applications in which the door

closer may be used, e.g., if the available test evidence indicates successful tests on

overhead door closers using projecting arm application only, it may not be appropriate to

install the closing device in parallel arm application.

1.3 Similarly, separate performance requirements are given for the following accessories for

single and double action doorsets:

a) Top centres b) Shoes and bottom straps c) Pivots d) Extension and removable spindles

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1.4 Certification will apply to a door closer type or family based upon a given design and

using the same materials. When a company manufactures, or fabricates door closers

from significantly different working components and/or materials then a separate

Certificate may be required for each type of unit, as specified in EN 1154 and/or EN

1155. Each device is required to be given a six digit classification number, the fourth digit

being specifically related to the suitability of the device to be used on a fire resisting

doorset. This digit does not give the field of application for the device, which is provided

by the scope given in the CERTIFIRE certificate.

1.5 The detailed scope of a system appraisal is given in the Appendices associated with the

Certificate of Approval. These appendices will identify any limitations applying to the use

and interchangeability door closing devices. Approval is only applicable to door closers

when fitted to doorsets which are vertically hinged or pivoted with leaves constructed as

indicated below. It applies to single or multiple leaves of single or double action

configuration and applies separately to doorsets which incorporate glass panels including

uninsulating glass.

1.6 This schedule does not cover closing devices fitted to rolling shutter or sliding doorsets.

1.7 The following codes have been designated to the respective doorset types:

a) Code TT: 20 minute doorsets that consist of non-metallic leaves in timber frames that do not contain intumescent materials in the frame to leaf gap.

b) Code ITT: 20 minute to 120 minute doorsets containing intumescent seals and consisting of non-metallic faced and edged leaves hung in timber frames

c) Code ITM: 20 minute to 120 minute doorsets containing intumescent seals and consisting of non-metallic faced and edged leaves hung in metal frames.

d) Code ITC: 20 minute to 120 minute doorsets containing intumescent seals and consisting of non-metallic faced and edged leaves hung in proprietary composite frames, of which the principal material is other than timber or metal but which may include any other materials.

e) Code MM: 20 minute to 240 minute doorsets that consist of metallic leaves in metallic frames that do not contain intumescent materials in the frame to leaf gap.

f) Code IMM: 20 minute to 240 minute doorsets that consist of metallic leaves in metallic frames that contain intumescent materials in the frame to leaf gap.

g) Suffix G: 20 minute to 120 minute doorsets of any of the above constructions which include more than 20 % area of uninsulating glass have the appropriate code above with the suffix ‘G’. For example ‘ITTG’ and ‘ITMG’.

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1.8 When any door closing device which incorporates electromagnetic hold-open facilities is

appraised to this TS, the approval does not include tests to validate the operating

effectiveness nor the electrical safety of these components beyond those contained in

EN 1155.

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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.

89/106/EEC Construction Products Directive

EN 1154 Building hardware. Controlled door closing devices. Requirements and test methods

EN 1155 Building hardware. Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing doors. Requirements and test methods

EN 1634-1 Fire resistance tests for door and shutters assemblies - Part 1 Fire Doors and Shutters

BS 4787- 1 Internal and external wood doorsets, door leaves and frames. Specification for dimensional requirements

EN 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

ISO 9001 Model for quality assurance in design, development, production, installation and servicing

BS EN ISO/IEC 17065

Conformity assessment. Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services

*prEN 12519 Doors and windows terminology

*W10033058 Terminology for Building Hardware

* or successive documents

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3. DEFINITIONS

Accessory:

Strap/shoe, top centre, intermediate pivot or extension spindle (together with their fixings)

used in conjunction with a floor spring mechanism.

*Adjustable Closing Force:

Inbuilt function that allows the closing moment of a door closer to be adjusted over a

range of power sizes.

*Backcheck:

Inbuilt buffer which helps to prevent a door leaf being flung wide open.

Centre hung accessories:

Accessories for use on a double-action door hung on pivots or a floor spring where the

pivot point is at any appropriate position on the centre line of the thickness of the door

leaf.

*Closing moment:

Torque in Nm generated by the door closing device which acts upon the door leaf during

the closing operation.

Concealed door closer:

Door closing device housed within the door leaf and/or the door frame. May be overhead

or jamb mounted.

*Concealed overhead door closer, door mounted:

Door closer, mounted within the thickness of the door.

*Controlled door closing device (door closer):

Any manually operated door closing mechanism where the energy for closing is

generated by the user upon opening the door, and when released, returns the door to the

closed position, in a controlled manner. The term includes all arms, brackets, shoes, top

centres, floor pivots and other parts supplied with the device and necessary for its

installation and operation.

*Delayed closing:

Inbuilt function that allows the door closing action to be delayed for an adjustable period

of time before resuming controlled closing.

*Door closer power size:

Measure of the closing moment exerted by a door closer.

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*Door width:

Width of a door leaf including any rebated door edges.

**Double action:

An element which is hinged at or near one edge which can be moved through the closed

position in either direction in order to create an opening.

Double-action door assembly:

Assembly where the leaf is able to move away from the closed/rest position in either

direction (also known as double-swing).

*Double-action door closer:

Door closer which allows operation of a door in both directions

Double-action floor spring:

Floor spring mechanism for fitting to double-action assemblies by means of centre hung

accessories.

*Double doorset:

Assembly consisting of two hinged or pivoted leaves within a single frame. The meeting

stiles can be either plain or rebated.

*Efficiency:

Ratio of the opening force applied to the door by the user, and the force available for

closing the door, expressed as a percentage.

*Electrically powered free swing door closer:

Door closer that allows a door, after an initial opening to a

predetermined position, to swing freely anywhere from that position to its closed position

without any resistance or damping. Upon removal of the electrical supply, the door

returns to the closed position under the control of the door closer.

*Electrically powered hold-open:

Inbuilt function that allows a door fitted with a door closer to remain open at either a pre-

set or chosen angle until electrically released.

*Electrically powered hold-open door closer:

Door closer that incorporates an electrically powered hold-open

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*Electrically powered separate hold-open device:

Device that allows a door, fitted with a separate door closer to remain open at either a

pre-set or chosen angle until electrically released.

*Floor concealed door closer floor spring:

Door closer mounted within the floor.

*Hold-open:

Inbuilt function that allows a door fitted with a door closer to remain open at either a

preset or chosen angle until manually released.

Housed accessory:

An accessory which is recessed or fitted into the leaf or the frame

Intermediate pivot:

An offset pivot fitted between the top and bottom pivots to provide additional stiffness to

the hanging stile.

**Latch:

A self-engaging fitting which secures a movable component in a closed position and

which can be released by hand.

Latched:

A leaf that is retained closed by means of a latchbolt during the duration of the required

heating period regardless of the direction of fire exposure.

*Latch control:

A speed control operable only during the last few degrees of door closing.

Offset hung accessories:

Accessories for use on a single-action door hung on pivots or a floor spring where the

pivot point is at any appropriate position on, or offset from, the opening face to the door.

*Opening moment:

The torque in Nm generated by the user which acts upon the door leaf during the opening

operation.

*Overhead concealed door

A door closer mounted within the thickness of the door closer, door mounted:

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*Overhead concealed door closer, transom method:

A door closer mounted within the thickness of the transom.

*Overhead door closer, surface mounted:

A door closer mounted, at or near the door head, on the surface of the door or its transom.

Overpanel:

A panel above a door, without a transom, which is fitted between the jambs, the frame head

and the top of the leaf and of the same thickness and similar construction to the leaf

Removable extension spindle:

Separate components that fit between the pivot of the floor spring and the leaf strap or shoe

and may accommodate different fitting depths of floor spring casing.

Shoe:

An accessory which is surface mounted at the heel of the door, pierced to take the floor

spring spindle. The shoe may be single or double-sided.

**Single action:

The action of a casement or door leaf which only opens in one direction.

Single action doorset:

An assembly where the leaf is able to move away from the closed position in one direction.

(Also known as single swing).

*Single action door closer:

A door closer for use on doors which can be opened in one direction only and which close

against a fixed stop.

Single-action floor spring:

A floor spring mechanism for fitting to single-action assemblies by means of offset or single

action accessories.

*Speed control:

The adjustability of the closing speed of the door.

Strap:

A metal bar housed into the bottom of the door, pierced to take the floor spring spindle.

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Top centre:

The accessory which forms the upper pivot of the door leaf and consists of at least two

parts, one housed into the leaf and the other into the frame or overpanel.

Universal Floor Spring

A floor spring mechanism which is suitable for use with both centre hung accessories on a

double-action door and offset accessories, of either hand, on a single action or double-

action door.

*Definitions marked thus are taken from prEN 12519 - Doors and windows terminology or

successive document

**Definitions marked thus are taken from W10033058 - Terminology for Building Hardware

or successive document.

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4 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

Certification in accordance with this Schedule is considered on the following basis:

a) Acceptance of the manufacturer’s quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001 certificated by a body accredited by a National Accreditation Body. In the UK that will be UKAS. In other States of the European Economic Area certification bodies shall be a signatory to the ‘European Cooperation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) for the relevant parts of ISO 9001. Certification bodies outside of Europe shall be a signatory to the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) Multilateral Agreement (MLA) for the relevant parts of ISO 9001.

b) The quality management system shall be supplemented by the factory production control (FPC) requirements of EN 1154 and EN1155.

c) Acceptable test evidence, as defined in this Technical Schedule.

d) Independent appraisal of products in a consistent manner.

e) Acceptance of installation instructions.

f) Clear and unambiguous labelling.

4.1.1 Only door closing devices conforming with the requirements of EN 1154 or EN 1155 shall

be considered for CERTIFIRE approval.

4.1.2 The results of tests conducted prior to application for CERTIFIRE approval may be used

at the discretion of CERTIFIRE. Historic data from such tests shall only be accepted if

originating from a Notified testing laboratory (as defined in the Construction Products

Directive) in accordance with the relevant Standards. Mechanical tests or fire tests

conducted more than 5 years prior to an application for certification shall not be used

unless suitable confirmatory test are made which demonstrate the continued applicability

of the data to the product being appraised. In addition the manufacture shall declare that

the product was manufactured under the same FPC regime as is current and declare an

identical Bill of Materials for the product manufactured then and currently.

4.2 General Fire Resistance Test Requirements

4.2.1 The submitted test evidence shall be sufficient to cover each application as determined

by appraisal in accordance with this Technical Schedule.

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4.2.2 Submitted fire test evidence will be categorised as follows:

a) Primary evidence

b) Supplementary evidence

4.2.3 Primary fire test evidence shall be conducted at a Notified testing laboratory and may, at

CERTIFIRE’s discretion, be witnessed by CERTIFIRE. The test(s) shall be conducted

fully in accordance with EN 1634-1 and/or EN 1634-3 as appropriate.

4.2.4 Supplementary fire test evidence may be generated at other, non- accredited facilities.

In such circumstances, the test(s) shall be witnessed by CERTIFIRE and all calibration

records shall be available for inspection by CERTIFIRE.

4.2.5 Evidence of performance using a specimen in a reduced size furnace may be taken into

account as part of an appraisal when it can be demonstrated that the reduced scale test

models the conditions pertinent to the performance of the closing device in use.

Additionally, the test shall reproduce the mode of failure to be anticipated at full scale as

determined by CERTIFIRE.

4.2.6 For primary test evidence, the tested door leaf shall be unlatched and not less than 2040

mm high by 926 mm wide. It shall be appropriate to the category of doorset defined by

CERTIFIRE and as given in paragraphs 4.3 and 4.4.

4.2.7 Consideration shall be given to the doorset construction with which the door closer is to

be tested. The doorset(s) chosen shall be of a generic type which shall provide the

maximum field of application. Doorsets of novel or unusual construction may restrict the

scope of approval for the closer. If a CERTIFIRE approved doorset is used its

construction shall be covered by the relevant certification. If a non-CERTIFIRE approved

doorset is used its appropriateness shall be discussed with CERTIFIRE prior to

conducting tests.

4.2.8 Door leaves which are lined on both sides with an inorganic board or a rigid intumescent

sheet material not less than 2 mm thick, either as a facing or a sub-facing, may be used

but the certification may be restricted to this type of door leaf construction.

4.2.9 The door closer shall be adjusted to the correct strength commensurate with the leaf size

and mass but not less than power size 3 (as defined in EN 1154). The relationship

between the size and the power rating of the door closer tested may affect the application

of the result to other sizes of closer in the range and its appraisal against other doorset

types.

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4.2.10 For the fire test, the door closer shall be fitted as it is intended to be used in practice. For intumescent protected applications, such as concealed overhead door closers and offset accessories, they shall always be provided with the relevant intumescent ‘kit’. This shall be considered essential intumescent protection in the context of the appraisal and shall be clearly indicated in the Certificate. The manufacturer's product data sheet shall also clearly describe the fitting methods of the intumescent kit. No additional intumescent protection shall be fitted to the tested doorset other than that supplied as standard with the doorset and/or door closer.

4.2.11 The duration limitation of the approval is indicated in the designation of the doorset and is

expressed in minutes e.g. 30, 60 etc. This shall be in the form of a suffix e.g. ITM(120) or

ITT(30) etc.

4.2.12 For closing devices that are approved for use in multiple applications the areas for which

CERTIFIRE approval applies shall be expressed by means of a matrix of the type shown

in Annex B.

4.2.13 Any variants in the strength of the closing device and any accessories that may be

supplied or are available to fit the closing device for which primary test evidence is not

available shall be the subject of further appraisal. If any doubt exists as to their

influence then separate tests may be needed before certification of the device is granted

or the certification may need to be made conditional or limited in its application as defined

in the Certificate of Approval.

4.2.14 Concealed overhead closing devices which have been shown as able to satisfy the test

when fitted to an assembly incorporating a flush overpanel of an identical construction,

without detriment to the fire performance, shall have their approval related to the

construction of the leaf and overpanel. The universal matrix shall indicate that the

concealed overhead closing device is suitable for use with an assembly incorporating a

flush overpanel as shown in the Annex B.

4.2.15 In all of the above test assemblies the door closer shall not be the cause of a loss of

integrity, either directly or indirectly, for the claimed period. Non-compliance with the

insulation criterion shall not be the cause of a failure to achieve certification. Any

additional accessories that are supplied or are available for use with a floor spring that is

the subject of the approval, shall be the subject of a separate appraisal process as

defined in this Schedule.

a) For maximum scope of approval the following principles shall be used to determine which configuration of closer shall be tested.

b) For unlimited surface fixed, double lever arm applications the closing device shall

be fitted to the fire exposed face of a single leaf doorset as leaf mounted body in Parallel arm with an outward opening door leaf.

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c) For unlimited surface fixed, slide arm and channel applications the closing device shall be fitted to the fire exposed face of a single leaf doorset as transom mounted body with leaf mounted track or leaf mounted body with transom mounted track and both in outward opening configuration.

d) For concealed closer applications the closing device shall be fitted to a single leaf doorset as Leaf mounted body, concealed track or transom mounted body with concealed track.

e) For unlimited double action floor spring applications the closing device shall be fitted to a double action, double leaf doorset as closer body, in line with door leaf, mounted to Leaf A and closer body, 90° (towards the furnace) mounted to Leaf B with maximum spindle height.

f) For unlimited single action floor spring applications the closing device shall be fitted to the fire exposed side of a single action, double leaf doorset, with plain meeting stiles, as closer body, in line with door leaf, mounted to Leaf A and closer body, 90° (towards the furnace) mounted to Leaf B with maximum spindle height.

4.3 Type TT Fire Test Requirements

4.3.1 This clause provides the testing schedule and limitations relating to the approval of

closing devices for use with fire resisting doorsets consisting of non-metallic doors in

timber frames (TT).

4.3.2 Type TT doorsets are those designed for an FD20 performance which consist of non-

metallic leaves in timber frames of appropriate size and which do not contain intumescent

materials in the frame to leaf gap. Door leaves shall include all parts of timber or other

cellulosic material, e.g. flaxboard, chipboard with or without an internal rail and stile

system.

4.3.3 FD20 leaves shall be not more than 45 mm thick.

4.3.4 If the result of the test is to be valid for general (unlimited) certification the leaf shall be

not less than 2040 mm high by 926 mm wide and shall be of a type TT or TTG

construction not more than 45 mm thick hung in a softwood frame without a latch

engaged.

4.3.5 The gaps between the leaf and the frame at the head and jambs shall be at least 3 mm

wide.

4.3.6 No intumescent material is to be fitted in the leaf to frame gap, nor behind the lipping of

the door leaf in a concealed manner, other than any which may be incorporated with any

door closer provided for universal use.

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4.3.7 For applications which are not appropriate for that given in the Appraisal Principles

section, including single-leaf configurations, the specific application may be tested and

the certificate shall be restricted to the tested application.

4.3.8 In the case of an offset strap or shoe the assembly shall be tested opening into the furnace and, for unlimited applications, shall be tested with the maximum offset for which approval is being sought. The successful approval of the maximum offset shall approve lesser offset dimensions.

4.4 Type ITT, ITM and ITC Fire Test Requirements


closing devices for use with fire resisting doorsets consisting of intumescent sealed,

'timber' doors in timber/non-metallic frames (ITT), in metallic frames (ITM) or in

composite frames (ITC).

4.4.2 Doorsets are those designed for an FD30, FD60 or FD90 performance containing

intumescent seals in either the door or frame. Door leaves shall include all parts of

timber or other cellulosic material, e.g. flaxboard, chipboard with or without an internal rail

and stile system.

4.4.3 For type ITT doorsets the door frame shall be of timber and of an appropriate size for the

door leaf and either the leaf or the frame shall include intumescent seals which are

considered to be ‘standard’ for the period of fire resistance with respect to that doorset.

4.4.4 For type ITM doorsets the door frame shall be of metal.

4.4.5 For type ITC doorsets the door frame shall be of a size appropriate for the door leaf,

proprietary, and of a plastic, e.g. PVCu, or composite construction of which the principal

material is neither of timber based material nor metal.

4.4.6 If the result of the test is to be valid for general certification, the leaf shall be appropriate

to the rating, including its thickness; not less than 2040 mm high by 926 mm wide and

hung in a frame of a thickness commensurate with the rating and of the type for which

approval is required i.e., ITT, ITM or ITC. Any latch, if fitted, shall not be engaged.

4.4.7 The gaps between the leaf and frame at the head and jambs shall be at least 3 mm wide.

4.4.8 As the level of intumescent material within the leaf to frame interface can have an

influence on the restraint of the leaf, the use of intumescent material within the doorsets,

to retain the leaf, shall be appropriate to the doorset construction i.e. a ‘standard’

construction, and the amount of intumescent material shall not be increased to assist

retention of the leaf within the frame.

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4.4.9 For applications which are not appropriate for those given in Tables 6 and 7, including

single leaf configurations, the specific application may be tested and the certificate shall

be restricted to the tested application.

4.4.10 In the case of an offset strap or shoe the assembly shall be tested opening into the furnace and, for unlimited applications, shall be tested with the maximum offset for which approval is being sought. The successful approval of the maximum offset shall approve lesser offset dimensions.

4.5 Type IMM Fire Test Requirements


closing devices for use with fire resisting door assemblies consisting of uninsulated or

insulated metal door assemblies in metal frames with intumescent seals (IMM).

4.5.2 If the result of the test is to be valid for certification on any IMM door assembly, the leaf

shall not be less than 2040mm x 926mm and shall be of an 'uninsulated' construction.

The leaf shall be hung without a latch engaged and, if the closing device is face fixed,

shall be fitted in parallel arm application which is considered the weakest configuration.

The gaps between the leaf and frame at the head and jambs shall be at least 3 mm wide.

4.5.3 Where the closing device is not required to be approved in parallel arm application,

Figure 1 (projecting arm) application may be tested.

4.5.4 The intumescent seals incorporated within the door to frame interface do not require

limitations on the volume of high pressure forming intumescent materials that may be

incorporated.

4.5.5 Where the closing devices are to be used on only insulated (EI classification) IMM door

assemblies, the test may be conducted on this type of door assembly only. There is no

need to provide test evidence on uninsulating door assemblies as this is considered a

more onerous application. Additionally, where the closing device is asymmetrical, it need

only be tested on the side exposed to the furnace as the insulating nature of the door

assembly is considered advantageous to the performance of closing devices fitted to the

non-exposed face.

4.5.6 If, for convenience, the closing device is to be evaluated as part of a double leaf, single

acting assembly, two equal leaves shall be used each not less than 2040mm x 800mm.

Both leaves shall be retained closed by a closing device being appraised.

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4.5.7 For general application, the closing device, in its operating application, shall have been

tested fitted to the fire exposed face of an unlatched metal door leaf with the door leaf

opening away from the furnace (parallel arm application) unless this application is not

used for the closer, in which case the certification shall be limited accordingly.

Additionally, a separate closer shall have been tested on the unexposed face of the

doorset. This evidence may be in the form of a separate test or in conjunction with the

evidence gathered for the fire exposed closer. The unexposed door closer may be fitted

without arms.

4.5.8 The closer is only appraised for the period of fire resistance up to that for which the door

assembly satisfied the integrity requirements of the fire test. There shall be no

extrapolation to longer periods of fire resistance.

4.5.9 In the case of an offset strap or shoe the assembly shall be tested opening into the

furnace and, for unlimited applications, shall be tested with the maximum offset for which

approval is being sought. The successful approval of the maximum offset shall approve

lesser offset dimensions.

Note: for approval on E classification doorsets, the closers body shall also be tested fixed

to the unexposed face of the fire test sample.

4.6 Type MM Fire Test Requirements


closing devices for use with fire resisting doorsets consisting of uninsulated or insulated

metal door leaves in metal frames without intumescent seals (MM).

4.6.2 If the result of the test is to be valid for general (unlimited) certification the leaf shall be

not less than 2040mm high by 926mm wide and shall be of an uninsulated construction.

The leaf shall be hung without a latch engaged and, if the closing device is face fixed,

shall be fitted in parallel arm application which is considered the weakest configuration.

4.6.3 Where an overhead closing device is not required to be approved in parallel arm

application, a Figure 1 (projecting arm) application may be tested.

4..6.4 The door to frame interface shall not incorporate intumescent seals.

4.6.5 Where the closing device is to be used only on insulated MM or IMM door assemblies,

the test may be conducted on this type of door assembly only. There is no need to

provide test evidence on uninsulating door assemblies as this is considered a more

onerous application. The Certificate of Approval shall state the application(s) for which

the closer is approved.

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4.6.6 If, for convenience, the closing device is to be evaluated as part of a double leaf, single

acting assembly, two equal leaves shall be used each not less than 2040mm high by

926mm wide. Both leaves shall be retained closed by the closing device being appraised.

The doorset shall not incorporate rebated meeting stiles nor include an astragal.

4.6.7 The closing device, in its operating application, shall have been tested fitted to the fire

exposed face of an unlatched metal door leaf with the door leaf opening away from the

furnace (parallel arm application) unless this application is not used for the closer, in

which case the certification shall be limited accordingly. Additionally, a separate closer

shall have been tested on the unexposed face of the doorset. This evidence may be in

the form of a separate test or in conjunction with the evidence gathered for the fire

exposed closer. The unexposed door closer may be fitted without arms.

4.6.8 The closer is only appraised for the period of fire resistance up to that for which the door assembly satisfied the integrity requirements of the fire test. There can be no extrapolation to longer periods of fire resistance.

4.6.9 In the case of an offset strap or shoe the assembly shall be tested opening into the

furnace and, for unlimited applications, shall be tested with the maximum offset for which

approval is being sought. The successful approval of the maximum offset shall approve

lesser offset dimensions.

Note: for approval on E classification doorsets, the closers body shall also be tested fixed

to the unexposed face of the fire test sample

4.7 Glazed Doorsets, Suffix G, Fire Resistance Test Requirements

4.7.1 Doorsets of TT, ITT, ITM or ITC construction which include an uninsulated glass panel of

a size in excess of 20% of the leaf area. The suffix ‘G’ is added to the door code.

4.7.2 In addition to the above requirements, for closers which

are intended to be used on doorsets which incorporate

more than 20% of uninsulated glass, the doorset on which

the closer is to be tested shall include such an aperture.

The aperture shall include any type of fire resisting

uninsulated glass appropriate to the door leaf and the

aperture shall be of the maximum anticipated size.

4.7.3 Where this is not known, the aperture shall be as shown on the attached sketch (2XGG Type with the lower panel glazed or solid).

This area

to be

glazed

This area may

be solid or

glazed

Timber

framing

sections

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4.7.4 Fire test evidence shall be provided with the closer fitted to the unexposed face of the

doorset. It is not necessary to provide test evidence of the closer fitted to the fire

exposed face of a glazed doorset i.e. the doorset may be unglazed for closers fitted to

the fire exposed face.

4.8 Alternative Accessories, Fire Test Requirements

Where appraisal of an alternative accessory is not possible in accordance with the

principles given in Section 5, a fire test shall be conducted as stated above in conjunction

with the relevant closer.

4.9 Mechanical Requirements

Initial Type Test (ITT) evidence for the door closer and its associated accessories shall

comply with EN 1154 and/or EN 1155 as appropriate. The test evidence shall be

generated at a laboratory accredited to EN17025 for the relevant tests. The test

laboratory shall also be a Notified testing laboratory under the Construction Products

Directive.

4.10 Audit Test Requirements

Audit testing shall be in accordance with Clause 9.3 of EN 1154 and/or EN 1155, as

appropriate, and shall be generated at a laboratory accredited to EN17025 for the

relevant tests by a national accreditation authority. The test laboratory shall also be a

Notified testing laboratory under the Construction Products Directive.

4.11 Sample Selection

Product samples for ITT (Mechanical and fire) and Audit tests shall be selected under the

control of CERTIFIRE.

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4.12 Factory Production Control

4.12.1 For units which comply with EN 1154, in addition to the requirements for ISO

9000compliance and the requirements for FPC given in Clause 9.2 of EN 1154, the

following checks shall be made on the units during manufacture: Note that “unit” means

each and every manufactured device.

a) Check that the components meet the specifications. Care should be taken that components critical to effective closing of the door are identified and clear procedures put in place to carry out regular material sample tests on those components. This is particularly important for moulded, cast or heat treated components where any internal flaws or inclusions would not be found by visual examination alone.

b) Check the operation of the mechanism. This requires a visual check that all components are fitted. e.g. springs, circlips etc. and that any specified lubrication has been correctly applied.

Mount the door closer on a simple hinged door rig and adjust the regulators for

maximum closing time. Open the test door to around 90° and release. Verify that the

door is controlled in its movement and only moves slowly towards the closed position.

Readjust the closing speed regulator to around 5 seconds (from 90° open) and verify

the closing action.

Adjust any latch action control and verify its action over the last few degrees of door

closing.

NOTE: The above checks may be carried out without the use of a test door, by

appropriate movement of a suitable arm attached to the closer mechanism.

Check for any evidence of fluid leaks.

c) Check the marking in accordance with clause 4.11 of this schedule.

4.12.2 For units which comply with EN 1155, in addition to the requirements for ISO 9000

compliance and the requirements for FPC given in Clause 9.2 of EN 1155, the following

checks shall be made on the units during manufacture: Note that “unit” means each and

every manufactured device.

a) Check that the components meet the specifications. Care should be taken that components critical to effective releasing of the door are identified and clear procedures put in place to carry out regular material sample tests on those components. This is particularly important for moulded, cast or heat treated components where any incorrect physical properties would not be found by visual examination alone.

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b) Check the operation of the mechanism. Visually check that all components are fitted. e.g. springs, circlips etc.

Check that all electrical connections are correct and secure, and that cables are secured against mechanical damage from any moving parts.

Check that any specified lubrication has been correctly applied.

For devices incorporated in, or with door closer, carry out the relevant checks of EN 1154 above, on the complete assembly.

Mount the hold-open device on a simple hinged door rig and apply rated voltage. Open the test door to around 90° and verify that the door is held. Reduce the applied voltage slowly and verify that the device releases before the voltage has reduced below 2.4 V.

Check for any evidence of fluid leaks.

c) Check the marking in accordance with clause 4.11 of this schedule.

4.12.3 For units that comply with EN 1154 and EN 1155, there shall be a documented procedure to ensure that CERTIFIRE (or their agent) is notified by the manufacturer in advance of any changes or redesigns to the product, including any changes to the manufacturing conditions, likely to affect the product performance. The objective being to ensure that the reference Initial Type Test remains valid for continuing production. Where significant changes are made, the ITT has to be repeated.

4.13 Labelling

4.13.1 The product shall be clearly marked with the CERTIFIRE name, optionally the logo and

with the certificate number. It is not essential for the marking to be on an external

surface but should be visible on the installed product on removal of a cover or cover

plate.

4.13.2 The packaging shall be marked to show that the product is CERTIFIRE approved by

means of mark (or logo), name and shall carry the certificate number.

4.13.3 The product shall be dispatched with a data sheet that gives the scope of the approval in the form of the Approval Matrix and shall explain clearly any special provisions needed for the product to provide its rating including instructions for fitting of any intumescent protection kits.

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5. CERTIFICATE AND REGISTER

The scope of certification of all certified closing devices shall be contained in the

Certificate of Approval and associated documents and shall be entered in CERTIFIRE’s

“Register of Approved Products”. The Certificate shall indicate the acceptable

application(s) of the device, the acceptable doorset type, the fire resistance period and

the duty of use, as well as stating the maximum sizes of doorset for the different

configurations by an appropriate description or code or by means of the matrix given in

Annex B.

6. APPRAISAL PRINCIPLES

6.1 General

6.1.1 Only personnel appointed by CERTIFIRE as competent to conduct such work and as listed in the CERTIFIRE Competency Matrix are able to conduct the appraisal. Figure 1 shows the principles of approval and appraisal for CERTIFIRE applications.

6.1.2 The CERTIFIRE appraisal report shall determine the scope of acceptability of the closing devices in line with the following principles and using the available test evidence.

6.1.3 Direct application of the test evidence, via appraisal, to other closing devices within the same ‘family’, is permitted within the rules given in this clause. The closing device shall continue to satisfy the relevant parts of EN 1154 or EN 1155 as appropriate.

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Figure 1 - Process of Approval

6.2 Closer Configuration

6.2.1 A successful test, using a door closer in a particular configuration, may be used to justify

the use of the closer in a different configuration as stated below:

ONGOING REQUIREMENTS:

6 monthly - Mechanical properties audit test

12 monthly - Surveillance visit to determine FPC

5 yearly - Review of certification

Certification completed in final form

Completion of scope of approval

Completion of certification draft

Agreement of draft certification by Sponsor

Submittance of ITT data (fire)

Including sampling procedure for ITT

Check made on adequacy of tests

Additional test conducted (if necessary)

Submittance of ITT data (mechanical)

Including sampling procedure for ITT

Check made on adequacy in line with TS34

Tests re-conducted (if required)

Submittance of ISO 9001 & FPC documentation

Check made on adequacy

Remedial action taken (if necessary)

Application made to CERTIFIRE

Complete forms

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a) A parallel arm approves a standard or regular arm used in conjunction with a transom

mounted device.

b) A standard or regular arm does not approve a parallel arm or a transom mounted device.

c) A transom mounted device approves a standard or regular and parallel arm. d) A concealed closer cannot be used to approve any other configuration

6.3 Materials of the closer body

Unless otherwise stated below the construction of the closing devices shall be the same

as that tested. No change of materials is permitted. The application and the mode of

operation (e.g. single action or double action) shall not be changed. For concealed

closing devices, the body of the device may be reduced in size and the morticed recess

reduced pro-rata.

6.4 Materials of the closer arms

A test approves arms and linkages made with materials of a higher softening or melting

temperature regardless of shape. Arms or linkages with a lower softening temperature

shall not be approved.

6.5 Covers

Except for doorsets coded G, a test on an overhead face fixed closer fitted with a cover

that may provide some thermal protection approves covers with a higher softening or

melting temperature. Except for doorsets coded G, a test on a closer without a cover

approves the closer when fitted with any cover. For doorsets coded G, any cover shall be

non-combustible.

6.6 Appraisal of alternative accessories

Appraisal of alternative accessories is permissible without any further fire resistance test

evidence providing that the following aspects are considered not to be detrimental to the

fire performance of the doorset:

a) Dimension b) Material composition c) Amount of leaf and/or frame material removed

6.7 Function

A test on a standard unit approves closing devices incorporating additional functions

such as delayed action, subject to clause A1 of Annex A, backcheck or electromagnetic

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hold-open. The closing device shall continue to satisfy the relevant parts of EN 1154 or

EN 1155 for these functions.

6.8 Door Type – Non-metallic door leaves

6.8.1 A test on a TT doorset approves the closer* for use with a ITT doorset of similar

construction (up to 30 minutes).

6.8.2 A test on a glazed TT doorset, as described above, approves the closer* for use on other

TT doorsets of similar construction and for unglazed TT doorsets.

6.8.3 A test on a ITT(30) doorset approves the closer* for use on other ITT doorsets of similar

construction and for the same or higher fire resistance periods.

6.8.4 A test on a glazed doorset, as described above, for an ITT(30) doorset approves the

closer* for use on other ITT doorsets of similar construction, and for unglazed doorsets,

of the same fire resistance period.


closer* for use on other ITT doorsets of similar construction, and for unglazed doorsets,

of the same fire resistance period.


closer* for use on other ITT doorsets of similar construction, and for unglazed doorsets, of the same fire resistance period.

6.8.10 A test on an ITM doorset approves the closer for use on ITM doorsets of similar

construction and for similar or higher time periods. Note: May not apply to floor springs

and concealed closers. See relevant tables.

6.9 Door Type – Metallic leaves

6.9.1 A test on an uninsulated steel door assembly approves an insulated door assembly.

6.9.2 A test on a timber framed, glazed doorset does not approve an uninsulated non glazed or

partially glazed metallic door assembly.

6.9.3 A test on a steel door assembly without intumescent protection approves a steel door

assembly with intumescent protection.

6.9.4 The full scope of approval is given in Table 2.

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TABLE 2 - DOOR ASSEMBLY APPROVAL MATRIX FOR IMM AND MM DOORSETS

Tested door assembly

Approves MM 30 MM 60 MM 90 MM 120 MM 240 IMM

30

IMM

60

IMM

90

IMM

120

IMM

240

MM30 YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO

MM60 NO YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO

MM90 NO NO YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO

MMI20 NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO

MM240 NO NO NO NO YES NO NO NO NO NO

IMM30 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

IMM60 NO YES YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES

IMM90 NO NO YES YES YES NO NO YES YES YES

IMMI20 NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO YES YES

IMM240 NO NO NO NO YES NO NO NO NO YES

6.10 Matrices for closer approvals

6.10.1 The full scope of approval for the various closer applications are given below.

- Approval matrix for surface fixed, double lever arm closers

Tested doorset

Approves 20 30 60 (45 mm) 60 (54 mm) 120

20 - Yes Yes Yes No

30 Yes - Yes Yes No

60

(45 mm)

No Yes - Yes No

60

(54 mm)

No Yes Yes - No

120 No Yes Yes Yes -

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- Approval matrix for surface fixed, slide arm and channel closers

Tested doorset

Approves 20 30 60 (45 mm) 60 (54 mm) 120

20 - Yes Yes Yes No

30 Yes - Yes Yes No

60

(45 mm)

No Yes - Yes No

60

(54 mm)

No Yes Yes - No

120 No Yes Yes Yes -

Approval matrix for concealed closers

Tested doorset

Approves 20 30 60 (45 mm) 60 (54 mm) 120

20 - Yes Yes Yes No

30 No - Yes Yes No

60

(45 mm)

No No - No No

60

(54 mm)

No No Yes - No

120 No No No No -

Approval matrix for double action floor springs

Tested doorset

Approves 20 30 60 (45 mm) 60 (54 mm) 120

20 - Yes Yes Yes No

30 No - Yes Yes No

60

(45 mm)

No No - No No

60

(54 mm)

No No Yes - No

120 No No No No -

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Approval matrix for single action floor springs

Tested doorset

Approves 20 30 60 (45 mm) 60 (54 mm) 120

20 - Yes Yes Yes No

30 No - Yes Yes No

60

(45 mm)

No Yes -

No No

60

(54 mm)

No No Yes - No

120 No No No No -

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ANNEX A

GUIDANCE NOTES

A1 Delayed action function

There are currently no regulatory limits as to the period of delay that can be tolerated

without seriously impairing the ability of the fire door to restrict the spread of fire.

CERTIFIRE recommends that the door should not be held open for a duration in excess

of 25 seconds when closing from 120° to the end of the delay zone.

A2 Size to power ratio

Closing devices normally come in a range of strengths up to power size 7. If the full

range is to be approved the width of the tested leaf should be at least 70% of the

maximum recommended for the size of closing device tested.

A3 Protection by sub-facings

Certain inorganic boards have either a high latent heat plateau or are ablative in their

high temperature behaviour. These boards are able to provide more protection to

building hardware than purely insulating boards and the assessor shall ensure that the

behaviour of a core used in a test did not produce an artificially high level of protection.

A4 Intumescent protection to concealed devices

Additional protection may be applied to a concealed closing device, either by means of

an intumescent material or other insulating product in two distinctly separate ways:

a) A closer body that requires the removal of excessive leaf material to accommodate it may be tested with compensatory protection applied either to the mortice or directly to the face of the component.

b) A slide arm or connecting plate which extends across the face of the leaf or the frame reveal to such an extent that it could compromise the ability to satisfy integrity for the required period, may require additional intumescent material to be incorporated in the gap adjacent to the component.

A5 Protection of floor springs

This TS assumes that the floor spring mounting box is bedded in concrete of normal

density flush with the floor at the time of testing. If the closer is mounted in any other

form of construction then the appraiser shall establish the influence that this may have

had on the result obtained before recommending certifying the product. Certification of

the closer is based upon the closer being mounted in concrete or being protected from

below and on all sides by a material with an equivalent or better level of insulation than a

50 mm thick layer of normal concrete. Certification does not cover the use of the closer

when insulated with less protection.

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A6 Reaction of intumescent seals

A timber door, in a timber frame section, remains fairly inert during test. Both the leaf and

the frame shrinking slightly when heated to the high temperatures that precede physical

charring. The incorporation of intumescent seals means that between 12 minutes, the

normal start of the swelling associated with intumescent seals, and the time at which

aluminium bodied overhead closers start to fail, a timber leaf in a timber frame is retained

shut by a combination of the closing force provided by the closer and grip resulting from

the expansion of a pressure forming intumescent seal.

A7 Timber leaf with metal frame

When a timber leaf, with intumescent strips applied to its perimeter, is hung in a metal

frame there are two significant influences, one thermal and the other physical. In terms

of the thermal considerations the increased thermal inertia of the metal frame, which

takes longer to heat up and hence keeps the temperature in the leaf to frame gap lower

for longer, means that regardless of the nature of the intumescent, the contribution made

by the intumescent during the early stages of a fire test in keeping the door closed, is less

than that normally expected in all timber assemblies. Later on in the test the increased

thermal conductivity causes an early exhaustion of the intumescent action. In

mechanical terms the frame continues to expand throughout the test while the leaf

shrinks, thus the gap between the leaf and frame increases significantly throughout the

test, reducing the effectiveness of the seal and placing a greater emphasis on the closer

keeping the door closed.

A8 Timber leaf with composite frame

Composite frames are designated as those of which the principal material is other than

timber, timber based or metal, e.g. PVCu and which are proprietary. It is therefore not

possible to give a wide scope of approval for these types of door frames and approval will

be restricted to the types for which acceptable test evidence is available and other types

which are closely related.

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ANNEX B

EXAMPLE OF COMPLETED APPROVAL MATRIX

IMM MM TT ITT ITM ITC TM

E 20

EI 20

E 30

EI 30

E 60

EI 60

E 90

EI 90

E 120

EI 120

E 240

EI 240

Scope of Approval:

Doors may include uninsulated glass for only 20% of their total area.

Certain doorsets may include flush overpanels (as shown above)

The closers may be fitted to doorsets without intumescent protection for only 20 minutes integrity.

The doorsets shall not be of metal construction (leaf or frame)

Key:

- approved

- not approved

- flush overpanels approved

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ANNEX C

PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS

BODIES AUTHORISED TO OPERATE CERTIFICATION TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SCHEDULE


THIS SCHEDULE IS RATIFIED BY MEMBERS OF THE WARRINGTON CERTIFICATION IMPARTIALITY COMMITTEE

Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) British Retail Consortium (BRC) British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) Construction Products Association (CPA) Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) Fire Protection Association (FPA) Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO) Institute of Fire Safety Manager (IFSM) London Underground Limited (LUL) Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) RISC Authority Secured By Design (SBD) Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Exova Warringtonfire (EWF)

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