Guidance on performance evidence of fire resisting systems
Advisory Notes 34
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Advisory Notes
Abstract
Provides guidance for reviewing and evaluating the suitability of supporting fire safety information. Highlights the need to check the product is suitable for intended use and to ensure the source of performance information is relevant and reliable. Explores the assessment and third part certification processes and how they are used. Also covers the classification report, assessments within published rules, the use of alternative methods, and the fire test report only.
History
Current Issue: November 2024
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Fire protection
- Fire
- 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.
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.
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