BS 5803-4:1985
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Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Methods for determining flammability and resistance to smouldering
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English
28-02-1985
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Flammability test
3 Smouldering resistance test
Appendix A - Crib ignition source
Publications referred to
Gives methods of test for flammability and resistance to smouldering of thermal insulating materials intended for installation in pitched roof spaces in dwellings.
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B/540
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 83/10120 DC (11/2003) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
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Standard
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| Pages |
14
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This Part of BS 5803 describes methods of test for flammability and resistance to smouldering of thermal insulating materials, which may consist of loose-fill granules, beads or fibres, designed to be laid horizontally between joists in lofts of dwellings.
NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
| BS 8211-1:1988 | Energy efficiency in housing Code of practice for energy efficient refurbishment of housing |
| PD 6686:2006 | Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries |
| BS 5803-3:1985 | Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Specification for cellulose fibre thermal insulation for application by blowing |
| BS 5803-2:1985 | Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Specification for man-made mineral fibre thermal insulation in pelleted or granular form for application by blowing |
| BS 5803-5:1985 | Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Specification for installation of man-made mineral fibre and cellulose fibre insulation |
| BS 5803-1:1985 | Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Specification for man-made mineral fibre thermal insulation mats |
| BS 5852-2:1982 | Fire tests for furniture Methods of test for the ignitability of upholstered composites for seating by flaming sources |
| BS 5803-3:1985 | Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings Specification for cellulose fibre thermal insulation for application by blowing |
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