Bi-directionally fire tested riser doors from Profab

Profab Access’ 4000 Series riser doors are fire tested from both sides, and certified for up to two hours, providing the highest standards in fire safety and superseding latest legal requirements. It is the only riser door in the UK to be independently bi-directionally fire tested by an accredited third party.

Not all riser doors are fire tested equally.

Profab go further with bi-directional testing.

Profab Access’ 4000 Series riser doors are fire tested from both sides, and certified for up to two hours, providing the highest standards in fire safety and superseding latest legal requirements. It is the only riser door in the UK to be independently bi-directionally fire tested by an accredited third party.

Following the Hackitt Review and amendments to Building Regulations Approved Document B (Fire Safety) after the Grenfell Fire tragedy, Profab Access felt it had a responsibility as one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of vertical access panels, riser doors and steel doors to improve the fire safety of its products, going beyond industry standards and regulations.

This led to the launch of its bi-directional fire tested 4000 Series riser doors, single and double doors on both sides, which have a two hour CERTIFIRE independent third party certification from Warrington Fire.

The 4000 Series riser doors are suitable for installation in a breadth of commercial and residential applications, providing architects with a higher performing fire alternative to traditional timber riser doors. By being bi-directionally fire tested, the 4000 Series riser doors offer professionals the greatest peace of mind available on the UK market with regard to fire safety.

Profab Access has made significant investments in the bi-directional fire testing of its products, extending this commitment across its portfolio. Its 1000 Series access panels are now certified on both sides up to one hour, while its 1500 Series, single and double doors, are also certified on both sides for up to two hours. This provides architects with a full suite of access products that offer unrivalled levels of fire safety.

Profab Access’ 4000 Series riser door range is the only product of its kind to have been CERTIFIRE fire tested from both sides to two hours. This positions its 4000 Series riser door range above the competition, superseding industry expectations and building regulations to provide the highest standards in fire testing for riser doors.

Manufactured to IS09001:2015 and ISO4001:2015, the 4000 Series offers architects, specifiers and installers the highest standards in product quality and safety, without comprising on aesthetics. The range provides a clean and concealed maintenance-free access that is easy to install and is available in a range of single, double and multi-leaf configurations. Supporting sustainable construction, its concealed riser doors are also fully recyclable at the end of life.

Leading the field in accreditation, the portfolio of aesthetically discreet, streamlined doors are available in a wide range of lock and frame options, with a bespoke design service to provide access requirements that meet each project’s unique requests. Security is also a leading factor in the riser doors’ design, with multi-point locking provided as standard to prevent unauthorised access.

As Profab Access’ 4000 Series riser doors have been successfully fire tested on both sides up to two hours, professionals can have complete confidence that the industry leading products will ensure compliance with all relevant building regulations and legislative updates for future projects.

In the event of the fire, the riser doors will maintain their frame and integrity for up to two hours, limiting the spread of fire and transmission of radiant heat for this period of time. The doors are also equipped with an intumescent smoke seal. This enables occupants to safely exit the building, while also minimising potential damage to the rest of the building.

Providing a superior offering when compared to competitor products, the riser doors are 35dB acoustic rated, smoke sealed and air tight to Part L.

The 4000 Series riser doors are supplied with impressive lead times throughout the UK and are supported by a wide range of BIM Level 2 and CAD files, to aid the specification process and streamline the initial design stages.

For more information about our 4000 Series bi-directionally fire tested riser doors, and other products including our 4000 Series EI60 Insulated riser doors, please visit www.profabaccess.com, email technical(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)profabaccess.com or call 01827 719051.