Guide to fire characteristics and fire performance of expanded polystyrene materials used in building applications

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

23-04-2003

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1991

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Guide
1 Scope
2 Definition
3 Relevant legislation and insurance requirements
4 Grades and types of expanded polystyrene boards
5 Fire characteristics
6 Fire test methods
7 Handling and storage recommendations
8 Procedure in the event of fire
Appendices
A Examples of locations of expanded polystyrene
   materials in buildings: guidance for installation,
   fire hazard and protection
B Unprotected expanded polystyrene ceiling tiles, up to
   12 mm thick, fixed to a substrate
C Contribution to fire spread by expanded polystyrene
   tiles up to 12 mm thick and veneers up to 5 mm thick
D Bibliography
Tables
1 Cut board stripe colours and moulded board codes
2 Additional identification for all grades of type A
   boards
3 Examples of locations of expanded polystyrene
   materials in buildings

Gives information on fire characteristics and performance of expanded polystyrene materials for use in building applications illustrating a number of suitable constructions incorporating expanded polystyrene materials. Does not apply to expanded polystyrene materials with densities greater than 100 kg/m cubed. Attention is drawn to the unsuitability of some standard fire test methods for certain applications of expanded polystyrene materials.

Committee	PRI/26
DevelopmentNote	SUPERSEDES BS 6203:1982.
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	36
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Supersedes	BS 6203:1982

BS 476-23:1987	Fire tests on building materials and structures Methods for determination of the contribution of components to the fire resistance of a structure
BS 476-4:1970	Fire tests on building materials and structures Non-combustibility test for materials
BS 5588-9:1989	Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for ventilation and air conditioning ductwork
BS 3837-2:1990	Expanded polystyrene boards Specification for extruded boards
BS 3837-1:1986	Expanded polystyrene boards Specification for boards manufactured from expandable beads
BS 476-3:1975	Fire tests on building materials and structures External fire exposure roof test
BS 476-11:1982	Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for assessing the heat emission from building materials
BS 476-6(1989) : 1989	FIRE TESTS ON BUILDING MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - PART 6: METHOD OF TEST FOR FIRE PROPAGATION FOR PRODUCTS
BS 476-13:1987	Fire tests on building materials and structures Method of measuring the ignitability of products subjected to thermal irradiance
BS 476-21:1987	Fire tests on building materials and structures Methods for determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing elements of construction
BS 476-8:1972	Fire tests on building materials and structures Test methods and criteria for the fire resistance of elements of building construction
BS 476-22:1987	Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction