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    Fire tests on building materials and structures Methods for determination of the contribution of components to the fire resistance of a structure

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-05-1987

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Detailed test requirements for the contribution made by suspended ceilings to beams and by intumescent seals to doorsets and shutter assemblies.

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    This Part of BS 476 describes procedures for determining the contribution made by components to the total fire resistance of a structure or other elements used in conjunction with them when subjected to the relevant heating and pressure conditions specified in BS 476-20. This Part provides the requirements for specimen selection and/or its design and construction, the edge conditions, the equipment including any special apparatus or instrumentation, and the procedures and criteria as they apply to components which make a contribution to the fire resistance of a complete assembly. The methods are applicable to suspended ceilings protecting steel beams and intumescent seals for use in conjunction with single-acting, latched timber fire resisting door assemblies.

    NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

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    Committee FSH/22
    Development Note Together with BS 476-20(1987), BS 476-21(1987), BS 476-22(1987) and BS 476-24(1987), it supersedes BS 476-8(1972). Supersedes 85/41321 DC and 96/540442 DC. (06/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    BS 5588-1:1990 FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF BUILDINGS - PART 1: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
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    BS 5588-8:1988 FIRE PRECAUTIONS IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR MEANS OF ESCAPE FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
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