Meeting with the Door and Window Manufacturers Association
The Norwegian Door and Window Manufacturers Association (NDVF) met with SINTEF NBL to learn more about status of the new EN-standards for fire testing doors.

Mette Kristin Ulfsnes lectured about the EXAP (Extended Field of Application) door standards, the progress plan and the periodes of transition. It was also informed of the Norwegian participation in the ongoing standardization.

Kjell Schmidt Pedersen gave a short briefing on product documentation and CE marking.
He also informed about a meeting between EGOLF (European Group of Organisations for Fire Testing, Inspection and Certification) and EAPFP (European Association for Passive Fire Protection) in June 2007 where the participants will discuss how EGOLF together with the industry can speed up the harmonization efforts in Europe.
He also informed of the cooperation and the future plans between SINTEF NBL and Efectis.

Hans C. Jacobsen gave an orientation on what we can offer our customers regarding prices and advisory services when testing according to the new EN-standards.

The following persons from NDVF attended the meeting: 
Steinar Holum, Kjell Jortveit, Bjørn Tøraasen, Ove Johnny Sjøenden and Ivar H. Hansen. Birgit Risholt from SINTEF Building and Infrastructure participated also.

 


Published January 4, 2007

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