Following guidance issued by the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), the industry has been alerted to the fact that certification for fire-resistant roller shutters applies only to products tested in their exact configuration. In particular, shutters that do not close fully to the floor — such as those installed over servery hatches — require specific audited furnace testing for that application.
Although fire shutters have been required to meet EN 16034:2014 and EN 13241:1:2013 since November 2019, ongoing audits by independent certification bodies have confirmed that compliance cannot be assumed for counter-top installations unless the design has been formally tested in that format. Without this evidence, CE or UKCA marking cannot be legitimately applied.
For installers, contractors and specifiers, this presents a clear compliance risk.
To further support the trade, Alliance now provides comprehensive structural requirement drawings for steel, masonry and partition wall constructions. These detailed installation guidelines help ensure that site conditions mirror the original test criteria — including correct substrate construction and approved fixings — safeguarding compliance from specification through to handover.
In an environment where responsibility and accountability are under increasing scrutiny, specifying a fully tested and application-specific solution removes uncertainty. By choosing Alliance’s fire-rated roller shutters, installers and end users benefit from demonstrable compliance, reduced risk and complete peace of mind.
For more information about the comprehensive range of high-performance industrial doors and shutters that Alliance Door Engineering supplies to the trade, contact their sales department on 01942 683601, or email: sales@alliancedoors.co.uk
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