Wood Information Sheet 1-13 Performance of fire resisting doorsets
Publication Year
2005
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Intended as a guide to architects, quantity surveyors, building surveyors, building control officers, fire prevention officers and builders. It compares the various performance requirements for timber fire resisting doorsets and makes recommendations on their specification. Discusses compatibility between timber doors and door furniture, and gives guidance on glazing techniques.
Document History
Superseded by Performance of fire resisting timber doorsets (October 2013 revision). 2005 edition. First published as WIS 1/13 - Technology of fire resisting doorsets (1992).
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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