Specifying Doors and Doorsets

1 Specifying Doorsand Doorsets2 Welcome to Service and SafetyContents3 Specifying Doors and Doorsets4-5 Our environmental policy6-7 Diversity and Certification8-9 Typical Fire door and components10-11 Design Considerations12-13 Frames and Architraves Sizes and Section Profiles14-15 Frame Profiles16-17 Leaf Action18-19 Tolerance and Dimensions20-21 What is a PDS Doorset?22-23 Doorset Materials and Finishes24-25 Veneers26-27 Standard Veneer Cuts28-29 Sample Door Designs30-31 PART M Effective Clearance Widths32-33 PART M Vision Panels34-35 Vision Panels - Standard Range36-37 Vision Panels - Non-Standard Design your own!

2 38-39 Glazing Configurations40-41 Ladder Style Apertures42-43 Edge Detailing44-45 Intumescents and Smoke Seals46-47 Acoustics48-49 Ironmongery in firedoors50-51 Maintenance Checklist52-53 Important Notes54-55 Specification & Scheduling56 Contact Details2 Specifying Doors and DoorsetsSpecifying internal fire Doors and Doorsets Performance Doorset Solutions Tel: 01706 3700013 Welcome to Service and SafetyPDS is one of the UK s leading designers and manufacturers of bespoke fire & Security is the company s attention to style, safety and service to clients that has put our certified fire Doors and pre-hung Doorsets at the forefront of the market.

3 Our products now grace some of the most prestigious architectural developments in the creative skill and craftsmanship proves that style and safety can go hand-in-hand and of course, our commitment to efficiency and customer service has helped to put us where we are Doors and Door SetsOur commitment to youPDS continues to invest in product research and manufacturing technology as well as developing ongoing relationships with customers to ensure we provide top level service from initial enquiry through to help you make your choice, this brochure contains detailed technical information.

4 To make sure you make the right choice for your development, additional technical information and performance characteristics relating to Building Regulations, plus other guidance we believe will help you, can be found on our information contained in the brochure is correct at the time publication but because products and legislation are changeable we recommend you always double check with our Technical Services us at: Environmental PolicyYour Future with PDSS pecifying internal fire Doors and Doorsets Performance Doorset Solutions Tel: 01706 3700015 Your Future with PDSOur Environmental PolicyPDS is totally committed to environmental sustainability and management so we only buy timber from legal sources.

5 We will never use timber unless we have seen evidence that our suppliers operate in accordance with the laws of their country. We unreservedly condemn illegal logging practices and actively seek out changes in international legislation to ensure we comply with our own strict work closely with our suppliers to encourage greater use of certified timber and timber products and maintain an Approved Suppliers list of companies who know, understand and accept our commitment to environmental full explanation of our policy and standards is available internal fire Doors and Doorsets Performance Doorset Solutions Tel.

6 01706 3700017 DiversityThis commitment applies to our entire product range of decoration or other service commitment to sustainability is just part of our commitment to you. So you know you are getting the best products available we also adhere to expected and ISO 9001 and 14001BM TRADASECURED BY DESIGNFSC standards like BS 5588 and constantly monitor changing standards required for private and public buildings, including schools and 14001 REGISTERED FIRMT imber Fire DoorsCertificate Number 2408 Typical Fire Doorand Components8 The Decagon House, Oxford, Grand DesignsSpecifying internal fire Doors and Doorsets Performance Doorset Solutions Tel.

7 01706 3700019 Typical Fire Door and ComponentsVeneer or laminate of customer s choiceOptional stainless steel kick-platesSolid wood beadingIntumescent sealing stripsChoice of glassCore with accousticand thermal benefitsCross Sections of Typical Fire DoorsPLYWOODT imber core also has optional concealed or exposed LAMINATE FACEEXPOSED HARDWOOD LIPPINGCONCEALED HARDWOOD LIPPINGVENEER LAMINATE FACEVENEER LAMINATE FACEVENEER LAMINATE FACEPARTICLE BOARDSEVERE DUT Y RATEDPARTICLE BOARDSEVERE DUT Y RATEDSEGMENTED TIMBERLIGHTWEIGHTSEGMENTED TIMBERLIGHTWEIGHT solidhardwood lips1010 Design ConsiderationsThe Decagon House, Oxford, Grand DesignsSpecifying internal fire Doors and Doorsets Performance Doorset Solutions Tel: 01706 37000111 Design ConsiderationsThe diagrams on this page are designed to describe typical doorset configurations and handlings when Specifying your needs.

8 Door design needs to take into account all the key elements configuration, size, construction and performance to ensure your Doorsets meet your specific size ranges for particular products refer to BWF Certifire and or BM TRADA product data designs and manufactures all Doorsets to meet individual leafWith overpanelEqual pairsWith overpanelUnequal pairsWith overpanel1212 Frames and ArchitravesSizes and Section ProfilesCrowne Plaza Hotel, LiverpoolSpecifying internal fire Doors and Doorsets Performance Doorset Solutions Tel: 01706 37000113 Frames and ArchitravesIn line with BM Trada approved, fire-rated Doorsets , minimum section sizes, material specifications and certain other criteria apply.

9 We automatically incorporate these requirements into our designs to meet specified doorset requirements and detailed data sheets for individual door leaf constructions will be attached to each of finishes and performance for doorframes are outlined in our specification tables on page 23 of this and Section ProfilesPartition thicknesses for all frame sections are designed to meet customer s range of frame components are: FrameArchitraves / SkirtingsExtension LiningsFrame Rebated / Plant Onheadjambtransommullionhead14 Frame Profiles14 Hard Day s Night Hotel, (Beatles Hotel) LiverpoolSpecifying internal fire Doors and Doorsets Performance Doorset Solutions Tel.

10 01706 37000115421547991844 Architrave specification tocustomer s choiceTypical application of extension liningand architravesFrame Profiles321244as customer requires3247 / 57as customer requires32121215varies1 2 3 4 1 Rebated2 Plant on stop3 Split frame4 External5 Extension lining6 Architraves5 6 1244variesvaries47/574432varies151012 NFR - 47 FD30 - 47FD60 - 57varies9457varies9947 / 5716 Leaf Action16 Hard Day s Night Hotel, Liverpool (Beatles Hotel) Specifying internal fire Doors and Doorsets Performance Doorset Solutions Tel.