Fire resisting partitions. 2nd edition. A guide to internally framed non load bearing partitions (Purple book)

Association for Specialist Fire Protection, 2010
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Abstract

Provides guidance for specification, selection and installation of fire resisting partition systems in buildings.

History

The original 1st edition text has previously been updated as 1st edition - revised in light of changes to UK fire safety legislation and guidance documents. It superseded the 2003 edition. The text in this 2nd edition has now been further updated to include the BS EN fire classifications and fire test methods and in intended to support those making and enforcing fire risk assessments under the Regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005, and the CDM regulations 2007. Issued 15 June 2010.

ISBN

9781870406216

Subjects

  • Building structure
  • Fire
  • Walls/masonry/cavity walls
  • Internal walls
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire resistance

Publisher History

Formed in 1975, the Association for Specialist Fire Protection currently represents the major U.K. based specialist manufacturers and installers of structural passive fire protection systems. They produce technical information to ensure built in fire protection in buildings.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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