Do I need to have a ukas accredited contractor to fit my fire doors in sleeping risk accommodation or what should I be looking for when writing a spec for tender?
a lot of joiners say then can but the quals are a bit vague.
cheers

Fire Door Installation:

5 things to check for fire door safety

CERTIFICATION: Look for a label or a plug to show that the door is certificated and check the instructions/certificate supplied

COMPATIBILITY: Essential Ironmongery such as locks, latches, closers and hinges MUST be CE marked, firmly fixed with no missing screws and compatible with the door leaf’s certification. The choice of frame/lining/casing and intumescent/smoke seals (fitted at the top and sides of the door) should also be compatible

ALTERATIONS: Cutting apertures for glazing and air transfer grilles will make certification VOID as will trimming the door more than is permitted or planing off certification markings

GAPS : The gap between door and frame at the top and sides should be 2-4 mm and the threshold gap as per manufacturers instructions (typically around 8-10 mm)

OPERATION: Check that the closer shuts the door onto the latch from any position

There is more to installing a Fire Door Set than just being a joiner and people pay a lot of money to learn how to and to gain the certification.

Once they pass the course they get unannounced visits from the certifier who check the correct installation.

I suggest you use UKAS accredited people.

An incorrectly fitted 30 minute fire door may only last 10 minutes in a fire.

Try this site.
http://www.bwfcertifire....ledge-centre/regulations

Have you tried these, they maybe able to assist.

http://www.warringtoncertification.com/