AS 1950.1 Components for the protection of openings in fire-resistant walls Part 1: Fire-resistant doorsets

1.1 SCOPE

This Standard specifies requirements for the construction and installation of fire-resistant doorsets used to protect openings in walls and partitions that are required to resist the
passage of fire. It also applies to transom panels over doors, where the panels are contained within the doorframe and form part of the doorset.
This Standard does not apply to lift-landing doors.

NOTES:

1 Where it is intended to install the fire-resistant doorset in high-traffic areas, it is recommended that it be tested in accordance with Appendix A prior to fire testing and that it
complies with the requirements set out therein.

2 Durability designations for locksets and methods for their cycle testing, for minimal,moderate and high frequency usage, are given in AS 4145.2.

3 Manufacturers of fire-resistant doorsets are strongly encouraged to implement quality control systems in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001. Guidance on the introduction and
maintenance of suitable quality systems is given in AS/NZS ISO 9000 and AS/NZS ISO 9004.

4 Guidance on information that should be supplied with an enquiry or order is given in Appendix B.

5 Requirements governing lift-landing doors are given in AS 1735.11.

6 A panel above a doorset, which is not contained within the doorframe, is considered as being part of the wall and is therefore subject to the structural adequacy, integrity and insulation
requirements set out in the Building Code of Australia (BCA).

7 A transom or mullion within a doorframe may be permanently fixed to the side members ofthe frame or may be removable by means of mechanical fixing.

8 A smoke control system (or other external environmental conditions) can impose loads greater than 5 N on the strike. In such circumstances, a substantially greater resistance force
may be required of the strike to ensure the door remains in the latched position during a fire emergency.

9 This Standard does not include the evaluation of smoke leakage under ambient and medium temperature exposures. Other Standards such as AS/NZS 1530.7 may be used for evaluating
the potential for smoke spread.

1.2 APPLICATION

This Standard is intended to complement the fire-protection requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and to be used with the appropriate clauses of AS 1530.4.

1.3 NORMATIVE REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this Standard.
The latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

NOTE: For a list of informative documents referred to in this Standard, see Bibliography at the
end of the document.

AS 1530 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures
AS 1530.1 Method 1: Combustibility test for materials
AS 1530.4 Method 4: Fire resistance test of elements of building construction
AS 3600 Concrete structures
AS 3700 Masonry structures
AS 4085 Automatic sliding door assemblies