EX70 Collection
with FD30 fire
performance options
FORM, FUNCTION AND FIRE
Although Vicaima are well-known for the manufacture of on-trend
and innovative interior door designs, it is sometimes forgotten that
their prowess extends beyond simply form and function. Vicaima
also stretch the perceived boundaries and market norms when it
comes to the performance of risk critical products, most notably fire
doors and door assemblies.
Vicaima fire and security
entrance door system
Vicaima FD30 (30 minute) timber fire doors recently tested by the
Ministry of Housing and Local Government (MHCLG), achieved an
astonishing 54 minutes. Tested on the most onerous side of the
door, this result was exemplary and once again illustrated Vicaima’s
superior fire door and doorset capabilities, at a time when well-being
and personal safety has never been more closely scrutinised.
Speculation regarding the actual safety of timber fire doors had been
much talked about this year, following the government enquiry into
the tragic events of Grenfell and related risk critical products. And
perhaps this was only to be expected, given the less than robust
conclusions drawn by the MHCLG into composite and GRP doors;
and their failure to consistently pass a 30-minute fire door test. This
result precipitated the removal of many of these products from the
market and led to a call for timber fire doors to be independently
examined by government as well.
Architects and designers will no doubt be well aware of the vital
role they play in the decisions which ultimately leads to the supply
of safe products. As important specifiers in the build process, they
have a duty of care and therefore it is essential to have a clear
understanding, that should products fail to perform as intended, they
may also share responsibility for any consequences that may arise.
Vicaima’s fire performance range removes doubt, with rigorously
tested, third party accredited and fully traceably products. Whether
doors are required to meet FD30 or FD60 rating, offer additional
Secure by Design (SBD) compliance or to meet exacting acoustic
criteria, Vicaima designs for private, social and commercial use,
offer specifiers the safe choice when it really matters and in the
knowledge that innovative design and performance really can go
hand in hand.
For further details telephone 01793 532333 or visit
www.vicaima.com