Fire risk appraisal of external wall construction and cladding of existing blocks of flats - Code of practice

PAS 9980:2026

British Standards Institution
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

PAS

Abstract

Provides guidance and recommendations for assessing and conducting fire risk appraisal of external walls (FRAEW) in buildings. Covers: factors to take into consideration, competence and ethics, principles and process, outcomes and actions, information gathering, site surveys and investigations, fire performance, facade configurations, fire strategy, analysis, and reporting.

History

Supersedes PAS 9980:2022. Came into effect 30 September 2026. This PAS is not to be regarded as a British Standard.

ISBN

9780539308297

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • Fire
  • Fire protection
  • CDM (construction design and management)

Publisher History

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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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