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CE & UKCA Marking on Access Panels: What You Need to Know

CE and UKCA marking are often assumed to cover all construction products — but access panels sit outside both. Here's why, and what compliance looks...

23 Apr 2026 4 min read
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BS EN 1634-1: Fire Resistance Testing Explained

BS EN 1634-1 is the primary fire resistance test standard for doorsets and access panels. Here's what it measures, how the test works, and why...

23 Apr 2026 4 min read
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Smoke Tested Access Panels & Riser Doors: Understanding Smoke Leakage Performance

Why smoke leakage matters, how smoke tested access panels work, and how BS EN 1634-3 measures smoke performance at ambient and elevated temperatures.

23 Apr 2026 4 min read
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