DESIGN PROCESS
THE GOLDEN RULES The nine Golden Rules (GRs) provide guidance for designers of a process to ensure a compliant design of the through-wall infill SFS systems read against the RIBA Plan of Work referenced. It should be noted that some of the Golden Rules apply more than once against each of the RIBA Plan of Work stages. The system owners should be engaged as early as possible in the projects to ensure a compliant specification, design and installation.
GOLDEN RULE 1
GOLDEN RULE 2
GOLDEN RULE 3
Ensure an early engagement with system owners and
Review the fire strategy documents and fire
Identify all the performance requirements - fire, acoustic, thermal, weather resistance and
specialist installers.
strategy plans in conjunction with the M&E specifications.
loadbearing capacity - then establish the space required to install the through-wall.
GOLDEN RULE 4
GOLDEN RULE 5
GOLDEN RULE 6
Follow the ‘Design process for the through- wall’ and define the protection of the primary steel structure
Only select through-wall
Ideally select one system owner for the through- wall. Products from different manufacturers will need
systems which are tested using
the relevant standards or wall build-
and who is responsible. Building tolerances must be considered.
ups for which the combined components have relevant test/certification.
certified evidence to substantiate their use and performance.
GOLDEN RULE 7
GOLDEN RULE 8
GOLDEN RULE 9
Request copies of the evidence from the system owner. These should
Ensure the installers of ALL
Implement a structured
through-wall systems are
QA inspection plan to include photographic evidence as work proceeds.
be reviewed by a suitably qualified person to ensure the information is relevant to the situation.
suitably qualified eg on an approved list or certified.
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