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Thursday, 18 May 2006 |
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 Mark Gannon, Chiltern International Fire’s representative in Ireland, discusses the crucial role of fire doors in passive fire protection
As a fire consultancy and test laboratory, Chiltern International Fire has in recent months noted a huge increase in interest in the use and maintenance of fire resisting doorsets. Building owners and employers are more aware of the need for regular risk assessments. In this context, monitoring the condition of the passive controls in place within the working environment is vital, especially if a building has undergone a change of use or substantial refurbishment. |
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Friday, 05 May 2006 |
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 Andy Sumner, Technical Consultant, BM TRADA Certification, discusses energy ratings and how to achieve them.
BM TRADA Certification was appointed an independent agency by the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) last year and we have enjoyed a steady demand for air leakage testing and computer simulation. Demand is now rapidly accelerating and we are issuing quotes to potential customers on a daily basis. Senator Windows in Ireland has become the first Irish manufacturer to achieve a BFRC rating. |
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Friday, 05 May 2006 |
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 Chiltern Dynamics has launched its ‘EN 1279 Compliance Package’ to clarify what IGU manufactures must do to CE mark their products under EN 1279 ‘Glass in buildings – insulating glass units’, which was posted in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) last month.
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Tuesday, 04 April 2006 |
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 The compulsory air tightness test required under the revised Part L building regulations, which come into effect on April 6th 2006, will not be too onerous for builders and developers aiming to achieve the pass rate.
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Friday, 10 February 2006 |
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 The ‘European Openings’ doors and windows conference was staged by Chiltern Dynamics and BM TRADA Certification to help pave the way for the new European Product Standard for pedestrian doors and windows prEN 14351-1:2005.
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Friday, 10 February 2006 |
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 Chiltern International Fire Engineer Andrew Forecast comments on upgrading fire doorsets and stresses that it is vital to look at each case individually.
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