ASSA ABLOY’s range of door closers is one of the few available on the
market to satisfy the certification demands of uninsulated metal fire doors,
the ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control Group has announced.
At the end of 2017, a number of UKAS accredited authorities withdrew
certification for almost all door closers used on uninsulated metal fire doors.
While a number of these certifications have since been reinstated, they
typically only cover the use of door closers on the side of the fire door that
is deemed most at risk. In many instances, it can be difficult to determine
which side of the fire door this is.
But with ASSA ABLOY’s market leading DC200, DC300, DC500 and DC700 door
closers, this is no longer an issue for installers or building owners.
Following stringent testing, all these door closer ranges meet the
certification requirements for uninsulated metal fire doors, whether fitted on
the exposed (fire) or unexposed (fire safe) side of the door.
ASSA ABLOY’s door closer range is suitable for up to four hour ratings,
eliminating any concerns around whether the door closers meet fire safety
regulations for uninsulated metal fire doors.
David Hindle, Head of Door Closer Sales at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK
& Ireland, said: “Once again ASSA ABLOY is leading the way, ensuring that
its range of door closers do not compromise fire safety regulations. The ASSA
ABLOY DC200, DC300, DC500 and DC700 units are not only all accredited, but also
use the same mounting position, so manufacturers, installers and building
owners can be confident that there are no caveats or risks when it comes to
using these solutions with uninsulated metal fire doors. This is a claim that
not many other manufacturers can make.
“As a result, this range of ASSA ABLOY door closers can be specified with
confidence, with installers and building owners safe in the knowledge that the
products will perform to the standards expected, while also being appropriately
certified, for uninsulated metal fire doors.
“We believe it should be clear and easy to understand whether a door closer
compromises fire safety regulation or not. With ASSA ABLOY’s door closer range,
there is no confusion.”
