INTRODUCTION
This is an industry best practice guide and is designed to assist all persons involved in the design, procurement and installation of through- wall systems. It should be read in conjunction with the FIS and SCI Technical Report ED017 Design and Installation of Light Steel External Wall Systems and the FIS SCI Specifiers Guide – Light Gauge Steel Framing Systems (SFS) External Wall Systems.
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SCOPE
This guide has been produced to provide a standard definition of through-wall and assist in the design, specification and installation of SFS through-wall systems. This includes infill systems but does not include continuous systems.
• Manufacturers • M&E contractors • Owner/occupiers • Principal contractors (main contractors) • Principal designers • Residents • Site managers • Specialist penetration seal contractors • Specifiers • Supervisors
The guide is based on Building Regulations in England at the time of writing. However, guidance relevant to Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales is provided in this document. This best practice guide has been produced to assist in the design, specification and installation of through-wall systems and is aimed at: • Architects • Building control bodies • Building owners • Building safety managers • Clerks of works • Competent persons
The responsibilities of individuals or organisations for the design and integration of through-wall into the structure are described in the CDM Regulations and the proposed Building Safety Bill. Duty holders should familiarise themselves with their duties and responsibilities and competencies.
• Consultants • Contractors • Contractors with a design portion • Fire engineers • Insurers
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