As we approach eight years since the Grenfell Tower fire tragedy, Hurst is reiterating its commitment to regulatory compliance and high performance across its composite FD30s fire door offering.
Triple certified for fire, smoke and security, Hurst’s fds fire door range achieves an average fire resistance time of 44 minutes, 14 minutes over the FD30 standard requirement.
With Building Safety Act compliance central to its specification, the FD30s is UKCA-accredited and tested to BS EN1634-1 and PAS24:2022. Furthermore, all fanlight and sidelight options for our FD30s fire doors carry UKCA marking – offering specifiers and contractors compliant external as well as internal fire door solutions, with added reassurance.
“Accountability is essential at every stage of the supply chain,” said Mark Atkinson, Sales Director, Hurst.
“Through third-party certification and test evidence, we’re supporting our partners to confidently demonstrate compliance and fulfil their obligations under current safety legislation,” he added.
“Critically, this also helps to uphold the ‘golden thread’ of information relating to the safe design, construction, occupation and refurbishment of buildings, an integral part of the Building Safety Act and the Building Safety Regulator in the UK.”
With significant opportunities for compliant fire doors in both new-build, social refurbishment and maintenance markets, specialists are also on hand to help Hurst installers navigate every stage of their fire door project.
Through Hurst’s dedicated customer portal, Hurst Live, customers can quote, place and track orders for compliant fire doors, with access to a comprehensive order history for easy management of both past and current projects.
From smaller projects to large-scale schemes, Hurst Live is designed to streamline and simplify the ordering process, allowing customers to specify their exact fire door requirements efficiently.
Available in a variety of colours, Hurst’s fire doors also meet BS6375 for weather performance, provide a U-value as low as 1.6 W/m2K and reduce noise by 33db. Each door also comes with comprehensive installation instructions, enabling installers to meet the high standards required for compliance and performance with confidence.
“Fire doors play a vital role in the safety of buildings and their occupants, but we don’t want our customers to be daunted by the weight of this responsibility,” Mark added.
“Our FD30s fire door is one of the most extensively tested in the UK, undergoing rigorous bi-directional testing to meet and exceed the EN1634 standard, while Q-Mark certification from BM Trada reinforces our commitment to high standards and affirms our position as a trusted supplier.
“As the industry continues to navigate tightening regulations and greater safety expectations, the FD30s offers not only compliance, but peace of mind for specifiers, developers, installers and building owners alike,” Mark concludes.
