Testing & Certification

We only undertake fire tests on test samples that are manufactured under witness and verification of an independent third-party. This is why we only produce fire doorsets that are third party certificated to offer layers of assurance.

Our product range is tested in multiple configurations to really understand the performance and address potential variability in results. This test evidence supports the specification that is allowed by third party certification.

When we launched the Fire and Security Dual-Certificated Doorset , we wanted to provide the industry with a product that could be installed into the homes of residents with confidence that it would perform as intended in the event of a fire.

We spent a significant amount of time undertaking research and development testing to create the robust primary test evidence base that is used in our certification. This helps us to understand not only what makes a door pass a furnace test, but also the contributory factors which make a product fail.

As a responsible manufacturer of life safety products, we ensure our manufacturing processes are checked multiple times through our digital ‘Critical to Safety’ framework. This provides our stakeholders with a clear journey and golden thread of information, providing the confidence and reassurance you are looking for.

Our doorsets are tested with two different methods of lineal gap sealing. Full information is available in our installation instructions.

There are a number of solutions for lineal gap sealing systems that are compatible and compliant with certification of our Doorsets.
We hold primary test evidence (Fire and Smoke leakage) for the following products, tested with our Fire doorset.

Option A: Rockwool RWA45 (backfilling material), capped on both faces with (minimum) 10mm deep FSi Ltd Pyrocoustic Intumescent Sealant.

OR

Option B: Unifrax Insulfrax LTX blanket (backfilling material), capped on both faces with (minimum) 10mm deep Firewise Intumescent and Acoustic Sealant.

Our online product configurator tool helps you to tailor the doorset to the required certificated specification. This is a critical control point as orders can only be placed when doorsets comply with a specification that is compatible with the certification.

To support specifiers and contractors during the specification process, our online product configurator tool can be used to tailor the doorset to the required specification.

Further support is on hand for those that would prefer to discuss projects with one of Masonite’s experienced specification or technical team.

We understand you need a quick turnaround on some projects. So it’s also good to know the lead time for our fully configurable fire doorsets is only 10 days and we have flexible production capacity to support large and specialist contracts.

We manufacture in the UK with a 10 day lead-time for doorsets so that we can support large refurbishment contracts and reactive maintenance. Also, as our business is part of the Masonite group, you have security of supply and support long after the doors are installed.