Fire tests on building materials and structures. Method for determination of the fire resistance of ventilation ducts (incorporating corrigendum Nos. 1 and 2) (Superseded but remains current)

BS 476-24:1987

British Standards Institution
Fire tests on building materials and structures. Method for determination of the fire resistance of ventilation ducts (incorporating corrigendum Nos. 1 and 2) (Superseded but remains current) Download document

Document Status

Replaced, remains current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS

Abstract

To determine fire resistance of vertical and horizontal ventilation ducts, with or without branches. To measure ability of fire resistance without dampers.

History

Superseded by the current versions of BS EN 1366-1, BS EN 1366-8 and BS EN 1366-9 and will be withdrawn on 2 September 2029. Amendment C1 dated March 2014 - Information added to National Foreword. Amendment C2 dated December 2024 - Supersession updated in Foreword. This standard has been superseded by the current BS EN 1366-1, BS EN 1366-8 and BS EN 1366-9, but it has been retained based on legitimate need for the standards within non-EU markets.

ISBN

9780539342857

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Ducts/flues/pipes
  • Fire tests
  • Air conditioning/ventilation
  • Ducts
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire

Publisher History

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