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  • 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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-02-1985

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Flammability test
    3 Smouldering resistance test
    Appendix A - Crib ignition source
    Publications referred to

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    Gives methods of test for flammability and resistance to smouldering of thermal insulating materials intended for installation in pitched roof spaces in dwellings.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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.

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    Committee B/540
    Development Note Supersedes 83/10120 DC (11/2003) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

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

    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

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    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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