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primary evidence , in order to meet the desire for expansive interior glazing . The rules of assessment now demand a basis in solid , applicable test data and evidence . This means the appropriate application has a very specific set of requirements , but these aren ’ t always explicitly stated in the text , making it easy for users to infer something that isn ’ t actually there .
How can we be certain that no one across the supply chain interpreted the data incorrectly after the product has been installed ? Have they permitted the screen ’ s general dimensions or the door ’ s certification to be exceeded ? Is it fixed to the proper kind of supporting construction on all four corners ? Are we installing or replacing any extra hardware that is not directly relevant to the type of door , such as electronic access control or an operator and has it been tested ? To ensure that the specified product complies with all applicable fire and safety laws and is suitable for its intended use , answers to all these significant questions are required . Furthermore , it ’ s important to note that choosing fire-rated products does not make the area fire-safe by default . Once an office space is in operation , it ’ s essential to use a systems approach to ensure that the installation and risk assessment of fire-rated products are periodically monitored .
Even the slightest modification to a firerated product , such as changing a glass
The rules of assessment now demand a basis in solid , applicable test data and evidence . This means the appropriate application has a very specific set of requirements …
door ’ s opening system , might compromise its integrity . It ’ s critical to completely understand the ins and outs of the product being defined in order to ensure that it ’ s used correctly . As a result , extensive training and CPD must be taken into account for specifiers and office building managers alike . Continued development of fire knowledge is crucial as the latest high-performance glass doors in offices today are specialised pieces of technology , and fire rated systems behave very differently from other glass partitions or doors .
There is no easy , one-size-fits-all solution to this problem . The different initiatives
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