Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 50592

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 assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed transition period for moving from the BS 476-22 national fire door safety testing standard to the EN1634-1 st

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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