Fire Door Manufacturer Obligations Under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR)
At YK Door Industry Co., Ltd., we ensure that every fire rated door complies with the stringent requirements outlined in EU Regulation 305/2011 — the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). This regulation governs how manufacturers, importers, and distributors place fire resistance doorsets on the European market, ensuring product performance, safety, and compliance.
Declaration of Performance (DoP): A Legal Responsibility
Once the harmonised standard BS EN 16034 is officially referenced in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), manufacturers of fire rated doorsets within its scope are required to issue a Declaration of Performance (DoP) when these products are made available on the market.
- During the coexistence period (as defined upon OJEU publication), issuing a DoP remains optional.
- Post-coexistence period, the DoP becomes a mandatory document, certifying the essential performance characteristics of each fire resistance door.
By issuing a DoP, manufacturers like YK Fire Rated Door Manufacturer take full legal responsibility for the conformity of their fire doors to the declared performance levels.
Performance Verification Through Notified Bodies
The accurate determination of a fire door’s essential characteristics — such as fire resistance, smoke control, and self-closing functionality — must be conducted by a notified test laboratory. This rigorous testing process validates that each product meets the required safety standards before it reaches the market.
AVCP System 1: Ensuring Consistent Fire Door Quality
To maintain ongoing product reliability, Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) System 1 is applied. Under this system, manufacturers and notified bodies share responsibilities to safeguard product consistency:
Manufacturer Responsibilities:
- Factory Production Control (FPC): Internal processes at YK Door Industry Co., Ltd. guarantee that every fire resistance door meets declared specifications.
- Ongoing Sample Testing: Regular testing of samples taken from our production lines, following a predetermined test plan, ensures consistent quality.
Notified Product Construction Products Regulation Responsibilities:
- Performance Assessment: Through a combination of testing, calculation, tabulated values, and descriptive documentation, the notified body evaluates the product’s compliance.
- Initial Inspection: A thorough examination of YK’s manufacturing plant and production control systems.
- Continuous Surveillance: Regular audits and assessments to ensure our fire doors consistently meet European safety standards.
- Certificate Management: Issuing, restricting, suspending, or withdrawing certificates based on performance outcomes.
Why This Matters for YK Fire Rated Door Manufacturer Clients
By adhering to the Construction Products Regulation and AVCP System 1, YK Door Industry Co., Ltd. guarantees that every fire rated door we produce is not only legally compliant but also manufactured to the highest quality and safety benchmarks.
Our proactive approach to compliance, backed by notified bodies and rigorous internal quality control, ensures that builders, developers, and end-users can trust YK’s fire resistance doors for critical life safety applications.
