We’re featured in the AIJ Winter cover story on the transition from BS 476 to EN 1634

Our technical director, Jim White, has been featured as part of an expert panel in the Architectural Ironmongery Journal's Winter 2025 issue, contributing to the magazine's cover feature on the industry's transition from BS 476 to EN 1634 fire door testing standards.

Expert Panel Discussion on Regulatory Change
The Architectural Ironmongery Journal (AIJ) brought together a panel of industry experts to discuss the UK's shift from British Standard (BS 476) to European Standard (EN 1634) fire door testing protocols – a significant regulatory development affecting the entire construction sector.

Jim joined fellow experts to provide insight into what this EN 1634 transition means for manufacturers, specifiers, and the wider built environment. The feature article, titled "Exit Strategy: Making the Transition from BS 476 to EN 1634," appears as the cover story in the magazine's Winter 2025 edition.

Key Insights from the Panel
The AIJ feature explores the practical implications of moving from the established BS 476 fire testing regime to the European EN 1634 standard, examining what this fire door classification change means for product certification, specification processes, and project timelines.

The discussion addresses common concerns about the BS to EN transition whilst highlighting the opportunities for improved clarity and international alignment that the new European fire door testing framework offers.

Jim's contribution emphasises the extended timeline available for preparation, with EN 1634 implementation not scheduled until September 2029, and the importance of maintaining strong collaborative relationships between fire door manufacturers and specifiers during the changeover period.

For our full perspective on navigating this fire door testing transition, read our article: BS 476 to EN 1634: Why Specifiers and Contractors Shouldn't Panic.

Industry Leadership
This feature coverage reflects our commitment to supporting the industry through regulatory change by sharing knowledge and maintaining open dialogue about evolving fire door compliance requirements.