A unique Code of Practice on hardware for fire and escape doors is being downloaded from the Doorand Hardware Federation (DHF) website in increasing numbers. Growing awareness amongst building owners of the importance hardware has to play in fire safety is one reason for its popularity. The RRO (Regulatory Reform Order), which places responsibility for maintaining passive and active fire protection firmly with building owners, is another reason why construction industry professionals and specifiers are downloading the guide. The Code of Practice offers focused and professional advice on relevant products and standards to help and guide all those responsible for fire safetyin buildings, regardless of the amount of knowledge they have of door hardware.
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