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Information Sheet 3 Guide to the use of smoke seals in door assemblies
Publication Year
2017
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Guidance on the role of doorstops to mitigate the effects of smoke and restrict the flow of hot gases during fire; with reference to legislation and building regulations, design considerations, durability, fixing and specification.
Document History
April 2017 edition. Supersedes Guide to the use of smoke seals in doorsets, 2014. First published 1997; updated 2009, 2010 and 2014.
Publisher Information
Intumescent Fire Seals Association
The Intumescent Fire Seals Association publish technical advice and guidance for architects, services engineers, building control and fire officers, relating to: fire door seals, smoke seals, glazing seals and all penetration/gap sealing problems.
20 Park Street
Princes Risbrough
IFSA
UK
Website: www.ifsa.org.uk
Email: contactus@ifsa.org.uk
Tel: 01844 276928
