Change Record & Key Definitions for Fire Doors — YK Fire Rated Door Manufacturer Reference Guide
Revision History of CE Marking Guidance for Fire Rated Doors
At YK Fire Rated Door Manufacturer, we prioritize transparency and traceability in compliance documentation. Below is the change record summarizing the evolution of CE Marking Guidance relevant to fire rated doors:
| Date | Version | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 23/12/2014 | Draft A | First issue of draft documentation. |
| 16/03/2015 | Draft B | Second draft incorporating consolidated group comments. |
| 20/04/2015 | Draft C | Third draft reflecting additional feedback from technical review (MW). |
| 21/04/2015 | Final | Final version — updated Appendix D detail; reference to EN 15269-3 removed. |
These updates ensure alignment with evolving European fire door standards and maintain the high-quality assurance processes upheld by YK Fire Rated Door Manufacturer.
Essential Definitions for Fire Doors & Doorsets
For clarity in technical and regulatory communication, YK Fire Rated Door Manufacturer adheres to the following fire door terminology as defined by the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and harmonised standards:
Doorset
A doorset comprises a fully machined assembly including:
- Door frame, finished door leaf (or leaves), glazing (if required),
- Necessary door hardware (hinges, locks, handles),
- Any applicable threshold strips, transoms, or side panels.
All components are prepared for direct installation, requiring no further site work aside from potential re-assembly. The complete doorset is supplied by a single legal entity, ensuring YK fire rated doorsets are fully compliant and installation-ready.
Door Assembly
A door assembly consists of individual component parts:
- Frame, door leaf (or leaves), hardware, and optional threshold strips, transoms, or side panels.
Unlike a doorset, these parts are typically un-machined and supplied by multiple legal entities. However, they conform to a tested specification provided by a certified door manufacturer. For instance, even when merchants supply all components in one transaction, if further machining (e.g., mortising) is required, it remains classified as a door assembly.
Door Kit
A door kit refers to a doorset supplied in component form, intended for on-site re-assembly.
Door Leaf
The door leaf is the movable, opening part of a doorset, door kit, or door assembly.
Essential Characteristics
These are performance attributes of a fire resistance doorset that relate directly to the basic requirements for construction works, such as fire resistance, smoke control, durability, and mechanical strength.
Market-Related Terms
- Making Available on the Market: Supplying a construction product (such as a fire door) for distribution or use in the EU, either for payment or free of charge.
- Placing on the Market: The first instance of making a fire resistance door available within the Union market.
Regulatory Bodies & Terms
- OJEU (Official Journal of the European Union): The official publication where harmonised standards and related notices (e.g., BS EN 16034 references) are published.
- Notified Product Certification Body: An independent organisation authorised to perform certification tasks under AVCP System 1 for fire rated doorsets.
- Notified Test Laboratory: An accredited lab responsible for fire door testing, including initial performance assessments and extended application reports (per BS EN 15725).
- AVCP (Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance): The comprehensive system ensuring consistent product performance, critical to CE marking fire resistance doorsets.
YK’s Commitment-Key Definitions for Fire Doors
By strictly following these definitions and processes, YK Fire Rated Door Manufacturer guarantees that all fire doors, whether supplied as doorsets, assemblies, or kits, meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.
