Written questions

Doors: Fire Prevention

Commons · Question 50592 · Tabled 7 May 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 15 May 2025

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

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

Answered by Alex Norris, 15 May 2025

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...