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DISCLAIMER
Introduction
The Building Regulations (England & Wales) 2010, The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and The
Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 as are recognised as functional code addressing the design of
buildings with performance-based requirements. The current Building Regulations has been developed and
continue to be developed over a number of years. The enforcement of these Regulations is by Building
Control Authorities or Approved Inspectors at local and national level. A vital part of the development of
these standards is the involvement of industry and nationally recognised organisations in building product
development and the protection of public health, safety and welfare.
Attention is also drawn to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 as
amended, the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland)
2010.
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whether express or implied. Coopers Fire Ltd. makes no representation or warranties about the correctness
or the suitability of any information, data, products or service that appear, nor the soundness of any general
advice offered. Coopers Fire Ltd. shall not be responsible and disclaims all liability for any loss, liability,
damage (whether direct, indirect, special or consequential) or expense of any nature whatsoever, which
may be suffered as a result of, or which may be attributable, directly or indirectly, to the use of, or reliance
upon any information provided, or any actions and/ or liability for consequential or incidental damages.
Limitations
Coopers Fire Ltd. develops and manufacturers numerous fire and smoke rated products assemblies that
function as wide-spanning opening protectives. These building products enter the marketplace specifically
to assist design professionals and those authorities having jurisdiction in satisfying the requirements of
building regulations for open design without compromising fire and life safety requirements.
Application
Coopers Fire Ltd. products must be applied in accordance with either National or European directives in
accordance to regulations for construction materials in general with the applicable test certificates and
approvals for adoption. Products may only be applied to building design by trained professionals with
adequate knowledge and experience in doing so regarding opening protectives, and only after a thorough
and robust review for the applicability of their use.