Information Sheet 1 Role of intumescent materials in the design and manufacture of timber based fire resisting doorsets, timber doors and screens
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Provides guidance for the use of intumescent fire seals in timber based fire resisting doorsets, describing what intumescent materials are, and aims to show why they are essential in this application.
Document History
Superseded by the 2018 edition, Role of intumescent materials in the design and manufacture of timber doors. First published 1997, updated 2009, 2010 and 2014.
Publisher Information
Intumescent Fire Seals Association
The Intumescent Fire Seals Association publish technical advice and guidance for architects, services engineers, building control and fire officers, relating to: fire door seals, smoke seals, glazing seals and all penetration/gap sealing problems.
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