Lorient Polyproducts UK
Lorient Polyproducts Ltd
Endeavour House
Fairfax Road
Heathfield Ind Est
Newton Abbot
Devon TQ12 6UD
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1626 834252
Fax: +44 (0) 1626 833166
salesenquiries@lorientuk.com
Registered Office: Fairfax Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot
Registered In England No. 1441058
BS 5588
“Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings”.
BS 5588 is a British Standard, and an Approved Document for compliance with the Building Regulations (England & Wales).
This Document addresses the need for sealing the threshold of a fire resistant door assembly, stating that if the gap at the threshold exceeds 3mm, then a threshold seal must be used.
You may also find our FAQ on threshold sealing helpful (Fire, Smoke and Weather Sealing for Door Assemblies section).
This link to British Standards Online may be of interest.
Relevant Lorient products and services:
- Acoustic, Smoke and Fire Seals for Door Assemblies
- Integrity™ 3000 series threshold seals
- Integrity™ 8000 series automatic threshold seals
- Integrity™ 4000 series threshold plates and ramps
- Fire Resistant Glazing Systems
- Fire & Smoke Resistant Dampers/Air Transfer Grilles
- Specialized Fire Resistant Door Furniture
- CPD Seminar: The Role & Performance of Fire & Smoke Resisting Door Assemblies
For more information please contact our Technical Helpline:
Telephone: +44 (0) 1626 834252
e-mail: technical@lorientuk.com