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  • BS 476-6(1989) : 1989

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    FIRE TESTS ON BUILDING MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - PART 6: METHOD OF TEST FOR FIRE PROPAGATION FOR PRODUCTS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  11-08-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1989

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Suitability of a product for testing
    4 Test specimens
    5 Test apparatus
    6 Ancillary equipment
    7 Setting up procedure
    8 Calibration
    9 Test procedure
    10 Calculation of results
    11 Test report
    Appendix A - Guidance for operators
    Appendix B - Effect of thermal characteristics
                 on the performance of assemblies
    Appendix C - Determination of dry density of
                 calibration sheet
    Publications referred to

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    Defines a method of test, the result being expressed as a fire propagation index, that provides a comparative measure of the contribution to the growth of fire made by an essentially flat material, composite or assembly.

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    Committee FSM/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS 476-6(1981) & 87/44059 DC. (07/2005) 1989 Edition Re-Issued in May 2009 & incorporates AMD 1 2009. Supersedes 08/30193141 DC. (05/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    BS 6229:2003 Flat roofs with continuously supported coverings. Code of practice
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    BS 5422:2001 Method for specifying thermal insulating materials for pipes, tanks, vessels, ductwork and equipment operating within the temperature range -40°C to +700°C
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    DEFSTAN 02-900(PT0)/3(2014) : 2014 GENERAL NAVAL STANDARD - PART 0: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION, COMMON DATA AND PROCEDURES FOR USE
    BS 6203:1991 Guide to fire characteristics and fire performance of expanded polystyrene materials used in building applications
    DEFSTAN 02-530/2(2004) : 2004 REQUIREMENTS FOR MAIN AND DISTRIBUTION SWITCHGEAR - CATEGORY 2
    DEFSTAN 02-130/1(2007) : 2007 REQUIREMENTS FOR DECORATIVE LININGS AND COMPOSITE BULKHEADS
    DEFSTAN 07-247(PT1)/2(2006) : 2006 THE SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS - PART 1: SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS
    DEFSTAN 02-802/1(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR MINERAL WOOL PRODUCTS FOR ACOUSTIC AND THERMAL INSULATION
    DEFSTAN 07-247(PT1)/3(2009) : 2009 THE SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS - PART 1: SELECTION OF MATERIALS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR FIRE CHARACTERISTICS
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    BS 5908:1980 Code of practice for fire precautions in chemical plant
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    BS 5427:1976 Code of practice for performance and loading criteria for profiled sheeting in building
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    BS 8212:1995 Code of practice for dry lining and partitioning using gypsum plasterboard
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    BS 6336:1998 Guide to the development of fire tests, the presentation of test data and the role of tests in hazard assessment
    BS 6266:2002 Code of practice for fire protection for electronic equipment installations
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    BS 5534-1:1997 Code of practice for slating and tiling Design
    BS 1105:1981 Specification for wood wool cement slabs up to 125 mm thick
    BS 5970:2001 Code of practice for thermal insulation of pipework and equipment in the temperature range of -100°C to +870°C
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    BS 6336:1982 Guide to development and presentation of fire tests and their use in hazard assessment
    BS 8220-3:1990 Guide for security of buildings against crime Warehouses and distribution units
    BS 6853:1987 Code of practice for fire precautions in the design and construction of railway passenger rolling stock
    BS 5442-2:1989 Classification of adhesives for construction Classification of adhesives for use with interior wall and ceiling coverings (excluding decorative flexible materials in roll form)
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    PD 6498:1981 Detail drawings for fire propagation apparatus specified in BS 476:Part 6:1981
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