ASFP Recommends BS 8524 Over BS EN 16034 for UK Fire Curtains

The ASFP emphasizes that BS 8524 remains the primary standard for active fire curtains in the UK, providing rigorous cycle and reliability tests absent in BS EN 16034. Where BS EN 16034 compliance is required, it should be supplemented with BS 8524-1 and BS 85. ASFP Recommends BS 8524 Over BS EN 16034 for UK Fire Curtains The ASFP emphasizes that BS 8524 remains the primary standard for active fire curtains in the UK, providing rigorous cycle and reliability tests absent in BS EN 16034. Where BS EN 16034 compliance is required, it should be supplemented with BS 8524 1 and BS 8524 2 certification to ensure full performance and safety. Why This Matters This development reflects ongoing changes in the UK fire safety and building safety landscape. Magnus Opifex Seven LTD tracks regulatory and market shifts daily so our clients stay ahead of compliance under the Building Safety Act 2022, the Fire Safety Order, and BSR Gateway processes. How Magnus Opifex Seven Can Help Our team delivers fire strategies, PAS 9980 appraisals, BSR Gateway 2 submissions, fire risk assessments and expert witness services tailored to the latest regulatory context. Source A1S Group Blog — Read original Need Expert Fire Safety Advice? Magnus Opifex Seven LTD provides leading fire engineering, BSR Gateway 2 support, PAS 9980 appraisals, BESS fire safety, and healthcare fire strategy services across the UK. Call: +44 7486 691724 office@magnus opifex.co.uk Request a Free Consultation