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Technical Guidance Document 019 Fire resistance test for 'open-state' cavity barriers used in the external envelope or fabric of buildings

Publication Year

2014

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Describes a test method to evaluate the fire resistance performance of the open-state cavity barrier against fire exposure from below, measuring the time from ignition necessary to effectively seal the cavity and to maintain the seal. Upward fire spread is of particular concern for rain-screen cladding systems.

Document History

Superseded by: TGD 19 Fire resistance test for 'open-state' cavity barriers used in the external envelope or fabric of buildings (ASFP, 2017).

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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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