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Yellow book. Fire protection for structural steel in buildings. Volume 1. 6th edition
Publication Year
2025
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Presents industry best practice and guidance for the evaluation of fire protection of structural steelwork complying with the Building Regulations. Also covers revised assessment methods based on European tests and standard procedures. Looks at protection methods, fire testing and assessment of fire protection materials. Includes description of the certification of products, what regulations and codes apply, relevant ASFP publications, how to specify passive fire protection and critical steel temperatures.
Document History
Supersedes Fire protection for structural steel in buildings. 5th edition. Volume 1 of 2. (Yellow book) (ASFP, 2014). This sixth edition will comprise: Volume 1: methodologies for designers and installers of structural fire protection. Updated to reflect UK and EU regulations since 2010. Not yet published: Volume 2: testing of reactive coatings. Not yet published: Volume 3: testing of passive systems.
ISBN
9781870409476
Publisher Information
Association for Specialist Fire Protection
Formed in 1975, the Association for Specialist Fire Protection currently represents the major U.K. based specialist manufacturers and installers of structural passive fire protection systems. They produce technical information to ensure built in fire protection in buildings.
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