The guide is intended as a comprehensive technical resource developed to support architects, NHS estates teams, and contractors delivering healthcare projects.
Designed specifically for clinical and healthcare environments, the guide provides practical guidance to help specifiers navigate the complex compliance, performance, and hygiene requirements associated with healthcare doorsets.
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.
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.
Nathan Bailey, marketing manager at SDS, 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.”