Timber flame retardant specification checklist

Fact Sheet 6

Wood Protection Association, 2019
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Document Status

Withdrawn, Document not available for download

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Fact Sheet

Abstract

Guidance on ensuring wood-based materials' fire retardant treatments are fit for purpose; considering service environments and Euroclass fire performance, product performance credentials, and requirements for an audit trail to support a product choice.

History

Superseded by Guidance Note WPA FR6, Issue 2: September 2019. Publication Ref: WPA/FR/0219, issued February 2019. WPA Fire Protection Factsheet 6. Supersedes the October 2016 edition. This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.

Subjects

  • Building structure
  • Timber external walls
  • Cladding/covering
  • Fire
  • Fire resistance
  • Coverings and surface finishes
  • Materials
  • Fire control
  • Walls/masonry/cavity walls
  • Timber/joinery
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is a not-for-profit timber trade organisation. The WPA champions and provides advice on industrial wood treatment technologies that enhance the performance of softwood products. Covering: preservative treatments, wood modification and factory applied flame retardant treatments.

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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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