FOREWORD
Understanding the impact of different component materials on the ability of a constructed system to perform, together with how the system interacts with the structure and any potential movement is fundamental to the delivery of a successful installation. Future legislation, arising from the Building Safety Act, will require a much greater focus on designing elements of construction for submission to the Building Safety Regulator and keeping records within the golden thread. This guide helps to define through wall systems, the component parts within those systems and relevant performance characteristics. Understanding how these components work together in a system is vital, in order to avoid substitution or installation outside of the system requirements. It covers a number of important parameters when considering the reaction to fire and fire resistance performance of the through wall systems.
DR ANDREW TAYLOR, TECHNICAL OFFICER, ASFP (ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIALIST FIRE PROTECTION)
“This guide... covers a number of important parameters when considering the reaction to fire and fire resistance performance of the through wall systems.”
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