Technical Guide 01 Fire protection requirements for EWI systems

Publication Year

2015

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Principles of fire protection of external wall insulation systems which can be applied to Building Regulations in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, highlighting the legislative and regulatory requirements, standards and other key guidance. Covers storey height and boundary distance, insulation types and fire performance, design issues, fire barriers, cavity systems and provides a comparison of national fire performance classifications.

Document History

Superseded by June 2023 edition. First published 2011, updated 2015.

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