To assist with the selection and specification of door closers, DORMA has produced a useful table that dearly defines every application on every DORMA product, (pun side door mounted, parallel arm, etc) along with door types (timber doors, insulated steel doors, etc) and the duration of the approval .Furthermore, where there are requirements under the certification for intumescent material to be used this is clearly detailed within the table to ensure compliance with the Certification. In addition to the door closers CERTIFIRE Certification is also detailed for the DOGMA range of panic hardware and Mortise Locks.

  With regards to the opening forces, details are included of the minimum door width to which the door closer will produce an opening force of 30N or less when fitted to a fire door at size EN3 (Mandatory requirement under BS ENl154). In addition to the maximum 30N opening force from 0 to 30 degrees of opening the further requirement of 225N maximum opening force between 30 and 60 degrees of opening is also met when applied to these door widths The Latter requirement is something that is often overlooked when seeking products suitable for ADM/BS8300 requirements

  The table is available on a Desk Pad that will, it is hoped, provide easy identification of product suitability when speciflfng or selecting products 10 comply with Building Regulations. Naturally all products detailed are CE marked to their relevant standard.

  To aid correct product specification further for both customers and specifies, alternate leaves within the Desk Pad also detail a DORMA Panic Hardware selection chart. The flow char~ diagram guides you to the correct panic device for your application and latching/locking requirements.

  The Desk Pads and copies of CE Certificates and full CERTIPIRE Certificates are free and available upon request from DORMA UK Ltd or on DORMA's web site at www. darma-uk. co .uk. Alternatively, you can contact DORMA on 01462 477600, fax 01462 477601, or email hardware@dorma-uk.co .uk.