Doors: Fire Prevention
Commons · Question 56450 · Tabled 2 Jun 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Vikki Slade
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what the evidential basis is for removing the national BS 476-22 classification for fire door resistance from Approved Document B.
Answer
Answered by Alex Norris, 10 Jun 2025
The withdrawal of National Classes fire testing standards (BS 476) from Approved Document B in favour of the European Standard (BS EN 13501) aimed to enhance fire protection by simplifying compliance routes within the guidance. This change makes it easier...