Skip to content
Please enter a keyword to search

  • BS 6336:1982

    View superseded by
    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
    View superseded by

    Guide to development and presentation of fire tests and their use in hazard assessment

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-02-1998

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-10-1982

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

    Add To Cart

    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Foreword
    Cooperating organizations
    Section one. General
    0 Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    Section two. Theory
    3 How fire behaves
    4 Fire hazard and its assessment
    5 Fire tests
    Section three. Practice
    6 Development of fire tests
    7 Fire test terminology
    8 Presentation of fire test methods
    9 Presentation of fire test results for professional
        and technical purposes
    10 Presentation of information
    11 Summary

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes the theory of fire behaviour, of fire hazard and its assessment and the associated need for fire tests. Gives guidance on the principles to be followed in the development of fire test methods, the expression of results and how to convey information on fire characteristics. Recommends an objective and unambiguous system of terminology.

    General Product Information - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Committee FSH/22
    Development Note Replaces DD 64:1979.
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7456:1991 Code of practice for stabilization and thermal insulation of cavity walls (with masonry or concrete inner and outer leaves) by filling with polyurethane (PUR) foam systems
    BS 5608:1993 Specification for preformed rigid polyurethane (PUR) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) foams for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment
    BS 6586-1:1993 Rigid polyurethane (PUR) foam produced by the press injection method Specification for PUR foam for insulated panels for transport containers and insulated vehicles bodies
    BS 7899-1:1997 Code of practice for assessment of hazard to life and health from fire General guidance
    BS DD180(1989) : 1989 GUIDE FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF TOXIC HAZARDS IN FIRE IN BUILDINGS AND TRANSPORT
    BS 7523:1991 Specification for preformed cellular polyethylene (PE) materials for the thermal insulation of pipework
    BS 903-1:1995 Physical testing of rubber Guide to the selection and use of methods of test for rubber

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 476-3:1975 Fire tests on building materials and structures External fire exposure roof test
    BS 476-6(1989) : 1989 FIRE TESTS ON BUILDING MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - PART 6: METHOD OF TEST FOR FIRE PROPAGATION FOR PRODUCTS
    BS 476-8:1972 Fire tests on building materials and structures Test methods and criteria for the fire resistance of elements of building construction
    View more information

    • Access your standards online with a subscription

      Features

      • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations
      • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications
      • Multi - user online standards collection: secure, flexibile and cost effective