Specialist door manufacturer JELD-WEN has launched a new doorset technical specification guide to support the compliant specification of fire safe internal and flat entrance doors.
Designed for architects, contractors and specifiers, the guide provides practical direction on selecting doorsets in accordance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
The launch follows regulatory reforms including the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022, which have increased the importance of accurately specifying fire doors, particularly flat entrance doors.
Door performance requirements covered
Alongside fire resistance requirements, the guide provides a framework for addressing other important performance standards.
These include smoke and acoustic performance, security features and aesthetics, helping specifiers balance regulatory compliance with individual project design requirements.
Supporting the golden thread
JELD-WEN said the guide also supports the industry’s focus on maintaining the golden thread of information throughout the lifecycle of a building.
Clear and accessible performance data is provided to help architects, contractors and specifiers make informed decisions when selecting appropriate doorsets.
Product ranges refreshed
The technical specification guide forms part of JELD-WEN’s wider commitment to improving clarity and accountability throughout the specification process.
Its introduction follows the recent refresh of the company’s SecureFIT and ReadyFIT ranges.
The updated ranges are designed to simplify product selection and help specifiers make confident and compliant decisions while navigating increasingly complex regulatory requirements.
Tony Pell, Product Manager at JELD-WEN, said: “This technical guide has been developed to give specifiers greater clarity and confidence when selecting fire doorsets across a wide range of sectors.
“It provides comprehensive details for the selection, installation and performance requirements, and serves as a reliable resource for achieving high-quality solutions.
“Responsibility for fire door performance spans the entire supply and installation chain. From design and specification through to installation and maintenance, competence and accurate information are essential at every stage.
“Providing clear technical guidance is one way we can help strengthen accountability across the supply chain.”
