Thermoplastic lighting diffusers and fire safety in buildings

Factfile 12

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, 2026
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Abstract

Discusses documents which provide guidance relating to fire safety in buildings, understanding of building regulation requirements, luminaires and lighting diffusers.

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Caple, R.

History

Supersedes Factfile 12 'Thermoplastic lighting diffusers and fire safety in buildings' (CIBSE, 2018). Dated March 2026. The Society of Light and Lighting (SLL) is part of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Lighting
  • Electrical services
  • Materials
  • Plastics
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire

Publisher History

The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.

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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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