Fire protection requirements for EWI systems
Technical Guide 01
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Technical Guide
Abstract
Principles of fire protection of external wall insulation systems which can be applied to Building Regulations in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, highlighting the legislative and regulatory requirements, standards and other key guidance. Covers building regulations, legislation, fire standards, principle insulation types and their fire performance, key design considerations, and standards summary.
History
June 2023 edition.
Subjects
- Panel/slab cladding, external insulating cladding
- Special subject areas
- Fire protection
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Cladding/covering
- Fire
Publisher History
The Insulated Render and Cladding Association is the trade association for the external wall insulation industry in the UK and Europe, representing the system designers, specialist installers and component suppliers.
Information
NBS
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.
Accuris
We connect trusted knowledge to customers' workflows – mitigating risk, increasing efficiency and accelerating innovation For more than 60 years, leading R&D and engineering-intensive organizations have relied on us to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery of complex projects and new products. We deliver an unparalleled combination of technical content and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to surface answers from the vast universe of technical knowledge, both inside and outside the organization. In a single interface, we connect the dots between information scattered across many different sources, allowing technical professionals to make better, more informed decisions faster.