Government consultation on the removal of national classes

Information Gathering Classifications and Withdrawal of BS

1. Please provide your details so that we can contact you in the event of supplementary questions or clarification

Name of person completing form
Position
Company name
Date

2. Do you agree that the national classifications for reaction to fire should be removed from Approved Document B?We are interested in all comments, but particularly, if you disagree, please provide specific examples and rationale for your concerns in the comments box below.

Comments

3. Do you agree that the national classifications for fire resistance should be removed from Approved Document B?We are interested in all comments, but particularly, if you disagree, please provide specific examples and rationale for your concerns in the comments box below.

Comments

4. Do you agree that there should be a transitional period of twelve months?If you disagree, how long should the transition period be and what is your evidence to support a longer or shorter transition period?

Comments

5. Are you aware of any other specific guidance within the BS 476 series (other than test methodologies) that will no longer be valid?

6. Please provide any additional comments (positive or negative) you have about the withdrawal of the national classification with regards to fire resistance including potential impacts, such as on the fire door industry.