Multifuel stove register plate

[metasoma]

Hi

I wondered if anyone knew if there is any specific regulations concerning a multifuel register plate?

Some websites say that a register plate has to be steel yet is there a cheaper alternative that still conforms to building regs? I struggled to find anything in the building regs that says it has to be steel. In fact, on a google search i found HardieBacker 12mm cement board even says it can be used as a register plate.

http://www.jameshardie.co.uk/images/uploads/resources/hardiebacker-multifuel-leaflet.pdf

"HardieBacker cement backerboard can now be used as both a
register plate and a decorative non-combustible lining sheet for
multi-fuel or log burning stove installations. HardieBacker cement
backerboard passes the industry fire test EN 13501-1 giving it fully
non-combustible A1 classification"

A friend of mine uses a man made board that withstands high temperatures. Although he or I am not sure what it is.

What are your thoughts?

Thanks

Ant

 

[metasoma]

I think this is the particular legislation:

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_AD_J_2010_V2.pdf