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Information Sheet 3 Guide to the use of smoke seals in door assemblies

Publication Year

2017

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Guidance on the role of doorstops to mitigate the effects of smoke and restrict the flow of hot gases during fire; with reference to legislation and building regulations, design considerations, durability, fixing and specification.

Document History

April 2017 edition. Supersedes Guide to the use of smoke seals in doorsets, 2014. 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.

20 Park Street
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IFSA
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Website: www.ifsa.org.uk
Email: contactus@ifsa.org.uk
Tel: 01844 276928