Vestibule Frame vs Part Q

[MortarThePoint]

A while ago, I started a thread about Part Q Front Doors. As the first part of a house that you interact with, I like the idea of having a door I 'made'.

 

Since then, I have identified a PAS24 certified, door (FlameBreak) which has good thermal properties and I could dress with timber to make the sort of door I want. Problem solved if I just wanted a door in a door sized hole in the wall. Unfortunately it isn't so easy as I want to have a glass side light panel either side, AKA a vestibule frame:

 

I'm now left with the complication of the door frame and surrounding glass as I can't find a frame that is PAS24 certified. Not that PAS24 is required, but it demonstrates Part Q compliance. I am happy to build the frame and fit glazing units myself, but need to be confident I'm meeting the requirements of Part Q. I have copied the relevant sections below, but as I understand it, I would be compliant if I built the door frame and side lights consistent with Appendix B and that means:

• Timber section minimum dimensions 44mm but can be rebated down to 32mm. Appendix B only really sets out dimensions for elements of the door itself, not the frame, but using that dimension would seem a good approach.
• Glazing unit would need to incorporate P1A glass. (would need to be toughened and have a suitably low U-value too, but that's not part Q)

 

The side lights would each be about 540mm wide, so wider than 230mm. Am I being optimistic interpreting the panel requirements as not applying to glazed elements?

 

Has anyone else navigated these waters?

 

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[Russell griffiths]

I’m not sure what bit your trying to comply with. 
for me I would think to manufacture that yourself and have it all comply I would use. 
laminated external glass, toughened internal. 
door lock that has high and low level shoot bolt or hook bolt. 
on the hinge side anti lift hinges or anti lift pins. 
must obviously comply with u value for the glazed element.