February 8, 2023
Exploring the implications if BS 476 is removed
Without any fanfare, the government made an announcement of real significance to the construction industry – the proposal to axe BS 476 from the updated Approved Document B and replace it in all legislation with its European counterpart, BS EN 1634 – a proposal that has significant implications for many supply chains.
Event synopsis:
In this webinar, we look at what lies behind this major move – the history of the two standards and why the government is proposing the change, the implications of the changes for the fire door industry, and the key areas to pay attention to during the period of change to ensure that life safety is maintained.
Hosts:
Neil Smith
Technical & Compliance Associate Director, Rutland
Ben Bygrave
Commercial Business Development Manager, Rutland
Panel:
Chris Waterman
Public Policy Advisor to the House of Lords
Jerry Quayle
Specialist Consultant: Passive fire resistance
Richard Kowalski
Technical Manager, Stairways Group
Russell Day
CEO, Association of Composite Door Manufacturers (ACDM)