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SANS 1253:2016 Safety Standards

Allandel doors comply fully with SANS 1253:2016, and meet or exceed the test criteria. We remain committed to strictly adhere to the provisions of SANS 1253:2016 so as to provide our clients and the occupants of buildings with peace of mind. Their lives are protected when Allandel doors are in service.

We have obtained a test report confirming that the prototype tested complies fully with the following criteria set out in SANS 1253:2016:

1. Glazing:

Class A, B, E or F doors may have one glazed area or viewing panel not exceeding 100mm x 300mm or a maximum of 200mm diameter.
Viewing panels larger than the above must meet the minimum fire resistance periods provided (this is subject to SABS testing).
Viewing panels are not permitted in Class C and D door assemblies.

NOTE: Allandel only use approved glazing that can withstand the criteria permitted for each Class and that conforms to the criteria set out under the relevant SANS codes.

2. Fastenings:

All fastenings shall be compatible with the type and class of door.
Mortise locks are not to exceed 150mm in depth and 20mm in thickness.
All fastenings to doors forming an escape route shall allow the doors to be easily opened in the direction of escape.

3. Closing device:

All fire doors shall be fitted with a closing device compatible with the class and type of fire door.
Closing devices that rely solely on retained liquid pressure for their closing action are not permitted for use on fire doors.
Closing of double leaf doors with rebated meeting styles shall be equipped with co-ordinators.

4. Fit:

Single doors: Max 3mm gap between top of door and frame and a maximum of 6mm gap over total width between door and frame.
Double doors: Max 4mm between meeting styles. Max of 4mm over total width of leaves between door and frame.
All doors: Min 5mm and Max 12mm gap between door and floor.

NOTE: Allandel door leaves are sized to suit the frame and when the frames are built in true / plumb, these tolerances will be achieved.

5. Marking:

Each door assembly shall have metal identification plates fixed to each leaf and frame in a visible position, clearly displaying the following information:

Manufacturer's name / trade name / trademark,
unique identification number and date of manufacture and
the class of door.

6. Tested prototype and variations from the prototype:

Shall either be tested or approved / certified in writing by the testing authority to be acceptable. There should be no likelihood of it to jeopardise its fire resistance when placed in service.

7. Size:

Doors may be made smaller than the tested prototype, however the thickness and clearances may not be altered.

The door width may be increased by 15% and the height by 10%, on condition that all other aspects of the door remain identical to that tested.

This is a snapshot of the SANS regulations.