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  • PD 6512-3:1987

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    Use of elements of structural fire protection with particular reference to the recommendations given in BS 5588 \'Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings\' Guide to the fire performance of glass

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-03-1987

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Committees responsible
    Guide
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Performance requirements for glazed areas
    4 Specification and performance of glass
    5 Fire-resisting glazed assemblies
    6 Conclusions
    Tables
    1 Fire performance properties of glass (excluding fire
       resistance)
    2 Fire performance properties of glass: test results
       in accordance with BS 476 : Part 8 when glazed
       vertically in suitably designed systems

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    Requirements for the fire performance of glazed areas, the parameters which influence fire performance and the fire performances achieved by different types of glass.

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    This Part of PD 6512 provides guidance on the performance of glass under fire test conditions and notes some of the factors which need consideration in the design of glazed elements.

    Areas glazed with plastics materials are not covered.

    NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this Published Document are listed on the inside back cover.

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    Committee FSH/14
    Development Note Supersedes 85/39018 DC. (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2008. (12/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

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

    BS 5588-1:1990 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for residential buildings
    BS 7412:1991 Specification for plastics windows made from PVC-U extruded hollow profiles
    BS 5588-10:1991 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shopping complexes
    BS 5588-6:1991 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for places of assembly
    BS 8213-4:1990 Windows, doors and rooflights Code of practice for the installation of replacement windows and doorsets in dwellings
    BS 6262-3:2005 Glazing for buildings Code of practice for fire, security and wind loading
    BS 5588-2:1985 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shops
    BS 5516:1991 Code of practice for design and installation of sloping and vertical patent glazing
    BS 5588-5:1991 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for firefighting stairs and lifts
    BS 6266:2002 Code of practice for fire protection for electronic equipment installations
    BS 952-1:1995 Glass for glazing Classification
    BS 6266:1992 Code of practice for fire protection for electronic data processing installations
    BS 8220-2:1995 Guide for security of buildings against crime Offices and shops
    PD 6686:2006 Guidance on directives, regulations and standards related to prevention of fire and explosion in the process industries
    BS 8220-2:1987 Guide for security of buildings against crime Offices and shops
    BS 8220-3:2004 Guide for security of buildings against crime Storage, industrial and distribution premises
    BS 8213-1:1991 Windows, doors and rooflights Code of practice for safety in use and during cleaning of windows and doors (including guidance on cleaning materials and methods)
    BS 8214:1990 Code of practice for fire door assemblies with non-metallic leaves
    BS 5588-3:1983 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for office buildings
    BS 5234-1:1992 Partitions (including matching linings) Code of practice for design and installation

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

    BS 476-23:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Methods for determination of the contribution of components to the fire resistance of a structure
    BS 476-4:1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures Non-combustibility test for materials
    BS 476-3:1958 External fire exposure roof test
    BS 5588-2:1985 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for shops
    PD 6512-1:1985 Use of elements of structural fire protection with particular reference to the recommendations given in BS 5588 \'Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings\' Guide to fire doors
    BS 952-1:1978 Glass for glazing Classification
    BS 476-6(1989) : 1989 FIRE TESTS ON BUILDING MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - PART 6: METHOD OF TEST FOR FIRE PROPAGATION FOR PRODUCTS
    BS 476-20:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction (general principles)
    BS 476-21:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Methods for determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing elements of construction
    BS 476-8:1972 Fire tests on building materials and structures Test methods and criteria for the fire resistance of elements of building construction
    BS 6262:1982 Code of practice for glazing for buildings
    BS 476-22:1987 Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing elements of construction
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