Description

This standard defines the methods of tests and performance requirements in order to satisfy the fire resistance requirements for compartmentation given in the LPC Design Guide for the Fire Protection of Buildings.

The standard is applicable to the following elements of construction:

• Loadbearing compartment walls
• Non-loadbearing compartment walls and partitions
• External walls
• Curtain walls
• Cavity barriers
• Roofs where fire resistance is required (loadbearing and non-loadbearing)
• Loadbearing compartment floors
• Insulated panels used for enclosing production and storage areas in food factories

This standard is applicable to any type of construction system used for the above applications.

Scope

Products certified to this standard should also meet the relevant requirements of building regulations in relation to fire resistance.

It does not cover other performance requirements that may be needed to satisfy regulatory documents.