Publication WPA/FR/0717 External timber cladding and fire. Key facts and information for specifiers and suppliers
Publication Year
2017
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Presents key facts for the use of timber as external cladding, to ensure compliance with the enhanced fire performance requirements within the UK Building Regulations. Looks at flame retardant enhanced timber cladding including the reaction to fire and fire resistance ratings. Also looks at the requirements of Approved Document B, fire tests and the quality schemes operated by WPA.
Publisher Information
Wood Protection Association
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is a not-for-profit timber trade organisation. The WPA champions and provides advice on industrial wood treatment technologies that enhance the performance of softwood products. Covering: preservative treatments, wood modification and factory applied flame retardant treatments.
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