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External walls: combustible external plastics insulation: horizontal fire barriers
Publisher
BRE Archive
Author
BRE Housing Defects Prevention Unit
Format
2 pages
Subject / Keyword
Defect Action Sheet 131, DAS131, multi-storey buildings, tall buildings, fire barriers, thermal insulation, cladding, cavities.
Published Date
01-May-1989
ISBN
Defect Action Sheet 131 (Design)
THIS PUBLICATION HAS BEEN ARCHIVED.
Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.
Failure: Extension of fire spread and damage
Defects: No horizontal fire barrier
Barriers are needed to prevent progressive involvement of insulants in fire by restricting hot gases or flames from travelling upwards within the insulation layer, or within any cavity.
For more information see BRE Report 135.
Book Archived
External walls: combustible external plastics insulation: horizontal fire barriers
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