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Design guide to separating distances during construction. For timber frame buildings. Version 3.3
Publication Year
2017
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Primarily used during the design phase of construction projects and forms the basis for establishing the site fire risk assessment plan. Introduces separating distance tables, highlighting limitations, technical background, risk mitigation and categorisation.
Document History
Version 3.3, October 2019. Supersedes: Design guide to separating distances during construction. For timber frame buildings (STAS, 2017). Supersedes: Design guide to separating distances during construction. For timber frame buildings above 600m² total floor area (STAS, 2015). The UKTFA is now known as the Structural Timber Association (STAS). Version 2.0 - October 2013 - solutions, solution matric and combinations added. Version 3.0 - October 2014 - editing on rules, combination 5 added and CLT reference. Version 4.0 - December 2015 - F3 updated and J10 added. Version 3 - May 2017. Version 3.3 - October 2017.
Publisher Information
Structural Timber Association
The Structural Timber Association (STAS) was previously known as UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA). They provide technical research and quality standard assessment to member companies across the construction supply chain.
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