MI Products has developed the FX15 low door threshold to comply with Part M of Building Regulations and meet the demands for easy access in and out of properties.
βPeople like the ease of entry with low thresholds, which is why itβs so popular,β Ian Searle, director at MI Products, said. βWhen homeowners are looking to change their doors or move into a new build, one of the key things they look out for is seamless access inside and outside. For some homeowners, such as wheelchair users and those with limited mobility, itβs even more crucial their doors provide easy access. Thatβs why Building Regulations Approved Document Part M for accessibility requires all doors in new builds to contain a low threshold of 15mm.β
FX15 from MI Products has a 15mm upstand, with no extensions or ramps, for easy access through entrance doors, including composite doors, and double doors, such as patio doors.
Ian said: βNot only are compact, low thresholds vital for wheelchair access and those with limited mobility, it means pushchairs and children can easily enter and exit the home. Almost every new build property is filled with a composite entrance door and a set of double doors for opening up homes to the garden. Using FX15 as standard for these products makes it easier for installers to win new build project work.
βFitting the FX15 as standard to your door range means installers have peace of mind that theyβre achieving Part M compliance, as well as reassurance that if the end user has limited mobility or small children, you wonβt have to worry about adapting your existing doors for retrofit projects.β
The FX15 is supplied fully prepped and pre-packed and can be fixed using just two screws. The FX15 threshold has also passed testing for PAS 24 and Secured by Design accreditation.