Clarification on class C fire doors: UK21/F002

Adopted EU recommendation FIRE-006. UK-approved recommendation on the testing standards for Class C fire doors.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
19 July 2023
Category:
Fire protection equipment
Year adopted:
2021
Reference number:
UK21/F002
Keyword:
FIRE-006

Question

Are Class C fire doors subject to the Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended under UK/3.16?

Recommendation

No.

This interpretation uses the principle from the requirement of item UK/3.13 which applies to all non-combustible materials, while MED/3.11 applies only to class A and B divisions. It would appear that while all materials are to be certified, only A and B class finished products (such as doors) are subject to the requirements of the Regulations. 

References

  • MSN 1874 as amended
  • The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended

Items affected

  • UK/3.16, fire doors

More information

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 2/21
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG

Telephone: +44 (0) 203 817 2000

Email: MEQA@mcga.gov.uk

Website: www.gov.uk/mca

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Published 19 July 2023
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