Code of practice for the specification and on-site installation of intumescent coatings for fire protection of structural steelwork

Technical Guidance Document 011

Association for Specialist Fire Protection, 2014
Code of practice for the specification and on-site installation of intumescent coatings for fire protection of structural steelwork Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Technical Guidance Document

Abstract

Provides guidance for the specification, application and control of intumescent coatings, covering system performance, management, regulatory compliance, priming, treatment, galvanising preparations, repair and maintenance, approvals and certification, film thickness plan, dry film thickness (DFT), correction of defective or inadequate coatings and quality and inspections.

History

Replaces Technical Guidance Document 3-1:1996 and TGD 11 (ASFP 2014). Amendment dated 09/04/17 - New legal liability statement. Amendment dated 09/04/17- New amendment sheet added. Amendment dated 14/09/12 - New logos and updated text for Fire and Your Legal Liability. Amendment dated 14/09/12 - Section 3.5. New and repositioned text on preparation of bolt heads.

ISBN

9781870409308

Subjects

  • Felt/flexible sheets
  • Coverings and surface finishes
  • Waterproofing/damp proofing

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

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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