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28th July 2026
Joint competency initiative nears completion
The Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA) has announced that the industry-wide competency framework initiative it has been developing in partnership is nearing completion, following two years of intensive collaboration to define clear, role-specific competency pathways.
Final outputs are now undergoing industry consultation. This marks a significant step forward in establishing nationally recognised, structured competence frameworks across the construction industry, aligned with the requirements of the Building Safety Act and wider regulatory reform.
As part of the programme, ADSA has played a central role in the development of fire-rated and non-fire- rated installer competency frameworks for door, gate and shutter systems.
A distinction upshot...
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Simplifying fire door compliance with Onetrace
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Fire door compliance now depends as much on the paper trail as the install. For installers, inspectors and the specialists who appoint them, the right digital tools are becoming the difference between proving compliance and hoping for the best.
Fire door compliance has never been under closer scrutiny. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022...
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How advances in fire safety glass are transforming composite door performance
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Steve Goodburn, Business Development Director at Pyroguard, looks at how the next generation of fire safety glass can help composite doors to meet ever more demanding performance requirements.
“Composite fire doors are a popular choice for residential and commercial applications, combining strength, thermal insulation and design flexibility. As fire safety regulations have recently been updated, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to ensure that these doors deliver certified performance, without compromising on aesthetics or overall functionality.
For glazed composite fire doors, achieving this balance depends heavily on the fire safety glass specified. The glazing must work as...
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Fire doors don’t end at installation:
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Why manufacturers’ information matters
Article Contributor: James Kerr, Director of Door Data Systems
Fire doors are among the most rigorously tested life safety products in any building, but their performance depends on more than how they are manufactured. It also depends on whether the information needed to inspect, maintain and repair them remains available throughout their service life.
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PYRAN® S – the superior fire safety glass.
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Firman Glass – the superior fire glass supplier.
Firman Glass, one of the industry’s leading independent glass processors and the only UK based processor of SCHOTT PYRAN® S fire safety glass, gained SCHOTT accreditation in February 2024. The base PYRAN® S product is stocked in our Essex factories in 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm and 12mm thicknesses with manufacturing periods from 5-7 working days.
Now two years...
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What BS 8214:2026 changes, and what it means on the ground
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Article Contributor: Kemble Nagan, Managing Director of DoorTRACE
If you specify, install, inspect or manage fire doors, the reference book has changed. BS 8214:2026 was published on 20 March 2026 and came into force on 31 March, replacing BS 8214:2016. It is the most significant revision since the standard first appeared in 1990, and the title alone signals the shift: the old edition was “Timber-based fire door assemblies”, while the new one is “Fire-resisting and smoke control doors: practical considerations concerning specification, design and performance in use”. The standard has grown up to match how fire doors are actually made, supplied...
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FDM Training & Development Joins Forces with CORGI Technical Services to Deliver Fire Safety and Compliance Seminar
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BURY (June 2026) – Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) Training and Development and CORGI Technical Services, in collaboration with the Association of Safety and Compliance Professionals (ASCP), recently delivered an informative one-day seminar and workshop at FDM’s state-of-the-art fire door training facility in Bury.
Designed to...
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EN 1634-1: Understanding Full Doorset Fire Resistance Testing
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As fire door standards continue to evolve, EN 1634-1 has become an increasingly important test standard for manufacturers, specifiers and certification bodies. The standard specifies the method for determining the fire resistance and, where required, smoke control performance of complete door, shutter and openable window assemblies...
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Why Fire Door Training needs standardisation and a straight answer
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Article Contributor: Jonny Millard, Managing Director of UK Fire Door Training
There has never been more fire door training available in the UK. That should be good news. Post-Grenfell, post-Building Safety Act, the industry finally seems to understand that fire doors are life-safety systems, not just doors. And demand for fire door training has surged.
The problem is what has surged to meet it.
The market is now crowded with training providers with little visible practical installation, inspection or evidence-review experience. Some have spotted a commercial opportunity, built a website...
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Gateway 2, Higher-Risk Buildings and Self-Certification of Fire Door Replacements
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The introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the new higher-risk building (HRB) building control regime has fundamentally changed how certain building work is approved in England. For organisations involved in replacing fire doors in higher-risk buildings, understanding the Gateway 2...
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Understanding the Latest HTM 05-03 Updates and Their Impact on Fire Door Management
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Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-03 forms part of the NHS Firecode suite of guidance and provides recommendations on the operational management of fire safety within healthcare premises. While it is not legislation, HTM 05-03 supports compliance with fire safety law and reflects recognised good practice for NHS organisations and other healthcare providers.
In 2024, NHS...
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Latest Government & Industry Updates
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CITB and ASFP announce that the Competence Framework for Non-Timber, Non-Composite Fire-Resisting Doors, Shutters and Curtain Systems is now open for consultation on the CITB website
This framework is the culmination of several months of development work, shaped by the expertise and input of industry specialists from the door, shutter, curtain installation, maintenance and repair sectors, as well as representatives from passive fire protection.
The wider industry is now able to review the framework and share their feedback before it is finalised for publication. Your views are important in helping to ensure that the framework is practical, robust and reflective of industry...
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Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs): What You Need to Know
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A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is an individual plan designed to help a person evacuate a building safely in the event of an emergency. PEEPs are intended for people who may require assistance to evacuate because of a disability, impairment or other condition that affects their ability to leave a building independently.
The objective of a PEEP is to identify an individual\'s...
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