Timber Doors and UK Building Regulations: What You Need to Know When people talk about building safety in the UK today, one date still shapes the conversation: June 2017. The fire at Grenfell Tower changed the way the construction industry approaches safety. Since then, regulations have tightened. Fire safety is examined more closely. Documentation matters more. Installation quality matters more. Accountability matters more. And doors are part of that shift. Timber doors are still widely used in homes, new developments and commercial buildings across the UK. They remain sustainable, durable and capable of excellent fire performance. What has changed is the level of scrutiny around how they are specified, installed and maintained. This guide explains what has changed, what standards apply now, and what different people need to think about when installing timber doors.
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