Designed specifically for clinical and healthcare environments, the guide provides clear, practical guidance to help specifiers navigate the complex compliance, performance and hygiene requirements associated with healthcare doorsets.
Specifying doorsets in hospitals and clinical settings requires careful consideration of fire safety, infection control, acoustic performance and long-term durability. The new SDS guide has been created to simplify that process, giving project teams the clarity and confidence needed to specify correctly first time.
What the guide covers.
The SDS Specification Guide for PVC Post-Formed Doorsets includes detailed guidance on:
- Healthcare-specific doorset specification requirements.
- Fire, smoke and acoustic performance.
- Infection control and hygienic design features.
- Radiation protection considerations.
Whether supporting new-build healthcare facilities or refurbishment programmes, the guide outlines the essential factors required to reduce the risk of reworks, delays and non-compliance.
PVC post-formed doorsets are widely used across healthcare settings due to their durability, hygienic properties and suitability for demanding clinical environments. However, achieving long-term performance depends on correct specification and alignment with regulatory standards.
Nathan Bailey, Marketing Manager at Specialist Door Solutions, said:
“Healthcare environments are among the most demanding settings for doorsets, yet we regularly see confusion around specification requirements and compliance responsibilities. We created this guide to provide straightforward, technically robust guidance that helps architects, contractors and NHS estates teams make informed decisions with confidence. Ultimately, it’s about supporting safer, more compliant healthcare buildings and helping project teams get it right first time.”
The SDS Specification Guide for PVC Post-formed Doorsets is now available to download via the company’s website. For further information or to download a copy, visit here.
