BS 476-6(1989) : 1989
Superseded
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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Superseded date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
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Language(s)
English
Published date
01-01-1989
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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
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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FSM/1
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| DevelopmentNote |
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)
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Standard
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20
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British Standards Institution
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Superseded
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