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BS 476-20:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures. Method for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction (general principles) (Incorporating amendment No. 1, corrigenda Nos. 1 and 2)
Publication Year
1987
Document Status
Replaced, remains current
Abstract
Gives general details of test conditions, specimens, apparatus and criteria for fire resistance testing. Appendices provide general guidance information, method for residual loadbearing capacity and operating instructions.
Document History
Superseded by BS EN 1363-1:2020 and BS EN 1363-2:1999 but remains current until 2 September 2029. Supersedes BS 476-8:1972. Amendment 6487 dated April 1990 - Indicated by a sideline in the margin. Amendment C1 dated April 2014 - Information added to Foreword. Amendment C2 dated December 2024 - Supersession updated in Foreword. This standard has been superseded by the current BS EN 1363-1 and BS EN 1363-2, but it has been retained based on legitimate need for the standards within non-EU markets. Confirmed March 2021.
ISBN
9780539342741
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