We've noticed several discussions arising around the purpose and significance of Field of Application Reports (FoA) in the context of fire safety regulations, particularly in relation to digital management systems. The key question we have come across is whether digital management systems only acknowledge certifications and, if this is the case, where do Field of Application Reports stand if not considered certificates? Andy Davies discusses the topic in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/guuX6wBB Do you have thoughts on this matter? Why not discuss with Andy on the Halspan Stand (5/D150) at The Fire Safety Event (FSE) April 30 - May 2nd? Click here to register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eXJ7awcj #FirePrevention #FireSafety #FireDoors #PassiveFire #PassiveFireProtection #GoldenThread #Halspan25 #FSE2024 #FireSafety #FireSafetyEvent
Stuart Barrance
8mo
Sidestepping slightly but something I've always wanted clarity on... Some tender documents we've seen have stated supplied doorsets are required to be covered by primary test evidence only, and have mentioned Global Assessments would not be appropriate. Has the term Global Assessment been conflated with FoA or have they been interchangeable - or is a Global Assessment of a lesser standard? These same tenders often make the statement that all doorsets should be installed following BMTrada Installation Guidance (as an example), slightly missing the point of 3rd Party Schemes. I note this as the end user can also be misinformed, not just software providers, as to what is an acceptable form of evidence or guidance...
Chief Consultant at Fire Doors Complete Ltd
8moClearly, FoA reports are a crucial element of the evidence of fire resistance performance for a fire door. Digital systems that fail to recognise all forms of evidential documentation should not be adopted on the grounds that they are inadequate for the purpose they claim to serve.