The Building Safety Act have introduced a new regulation system to improve the safety of higher-risk buildings. The comprehensive safety framework covers higher-risk, residential buildings at least 18m tall or at least seven floors; residential buildings are defined as where people sleep, such as apartments, hotels, student accommodations and hospitals etc.
Three gateways have been introduced – [1] Gateway one – planning & design phase, [2] Gateway two – construction phase and [3] Gateway three – completion phase. These are significant changes, in particular Gateway 2 which demands the Client to submit key information to the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) demonstrating how they are complying with building regulations, and construction cannot commence until approval.
Reports suggest applications are too often lacking level of detail and documentation required to progress successfully leading to project delays, and this is where Aspex can help. As UK’s leading manufacturer of timber doorsets for apartments, hotels, student accommodations and healthcare, Aspex are proactively equipped with the deliverables demanded by Gateway 2.
Here is how we can help optimise your technical submission…
- Fire certification & PAS24 security
With a bank of certificates, testing evidence and ongoing testing programs, Aspex manufacture bespoke fire-rated doorsets, PAS24 security timber doorsets compatible with a variety of locking systems including mechanical and electronic locking by market-leaders - Salto, NSP and TLJ. - Thorough technical submission
Project-specific technical submissions include BIMs & CGIs allowing visual appreciation of the agreed package, combined with product data sheets, test reports and detailed schedules representing the complete doorset & ironmongery package. NBS (Uniclass/CAWS) specification prepared by our technical team using NBS Chorus can be easily imported into your project specification. - Golden thread enhanced by apps
Fire doorsets are strictly manufactured in accordance to the IFCC scheme and unique labels applied to each doorset for traceability. Aspex’s bespoke Q&A app records rich manufacturing insight, available as a comprehensive report – a standard Aspex service. Our Tracker App is powered by a RFID tag (fitted to each fire door) that records all technical, installation and maintenance information about fire-doors, working In line with the code of practice for digital management of fire safety information (BS 8644-1).
Clients, contractors and architects benefit from finding their complete doorset package from one supplier, Aspex, greatly reducing the risk of specification conflict and non-conformance. Therefore, if any changes are made to specification, then there is a clear change management process powered by one team. Aspex stands in favour of early involvement from manufacturers to help build a bank of information that can contribute towards the golden thread and successful approval submission.
In general, Aspex are pleased to offer their technical expertise supplying higher-risk projects to help clients, contractors and architects to achieve successful technical submissions as demanded by Gateway 2 for highest level of fire and building safety.
Learn more about Gateway 2 support and your project requirements with Aspex - sales@aspex.co.uk | www.aspex.co.uk
Photo: PAS24 security timber doorsets compatible with a variety of locking systems including mechanical and electronic locking
