Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 50589

Doors: Fire Prevention

Tabled: 7 May 2025

Answered: 15 May 2025

Question

David Simmonds

Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the evidential basis is for proposals to remove the national BS 476-22 classification for fire door resistance from Approved Document B.

Answer

Alex Norris

On 2 September 2024, the Government announced the withdrawal of National Classes fire testing standards from Approved Document B, ending the dual classification system in favour of the European Standard (BS EN 13501). This change aimed to enhance fire pro...

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