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BS 476-8:1972

Superseded
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Fire tests on building materials and structures Test methods and criteria for the fire resistance of elements of building construction
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-03-1992

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-05-1985

Methods of test and criteria for determining fire resistance of walls and partitions, floors, flat roofs, columns, beams, suspended ceilings protecting steel beams, door and shutter assemblies, glazing and ceiling membranes. See also PD 6496.

Committee
FSH/22
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 476-1(1953) & 69/25086 DC. (12/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
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BS 4434:1989 Specification for safety aspects in the design, construction and installation of refrigerating appliances and systems
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BS 3794-1:1986 Decorative, high pressure laminates (HPL) based on thermosetting resins Specification for performance

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