The regulations apply to thermal performance and other areas such as safety air supply means of escape and ventilation.
Sliding door regulations.
These new regulations cover safety in use of power operated pedestrian door sets used for normal access in escape routes and as fire resistance and or smoke control door sets.
Openings more than 24 in 610 mm in depth shall comply with 4 2 1 and 4 3 3.
Power operated pedestrian sliding swing and revolving door sets including balanced and folding doors.
Shows the same dimension as 24 a with a hinged door.
An external window or door is a controlled fitting under the building regulations and as a result of this classification these regulations set out certain standards to be met when such a window or door is replaced.