BS 6203:2003
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The latest, up-to-date edition.
Guide to fire characteristics and fire performance of expanded polystyrene materials (EPS and XPS) used in building applications
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English
23-04-2003
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
4 Relevant legislation and insurance requirements
5 Grades and types of expanded polystyrene boards
6 Fire characteristics
7 Fire test methods
8 Handling and storage recommendations
9 Procedure in the event of fire
Annex A (informative) Examples of locations of expanded
polystyrene materials in buildings - Guidance for
installation, fire hazards and protection
Annex B (normative) Unprotected expanded polystyrene ceiling
tiles, up to 12 mm thick, fixed to a substrate
Annex C (informative) Contribution to fire spread by expanded
polystyrene tiles up to 12 mm thick and veneers up
to 5 mm thick
Bibliography
Tables
Gives information on the fire characteristics and performance in fire tests of expanded polystyrene materials for use in building applications.
| Committee |
PRI/26
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6203(1991) and 98/125659 DC. (04/2003) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
48
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This British Standard provides information on the fire characteristics and performance in fire tests of expanded polystyrene materials for use in building applications. This standard illustrates a number of suitable constructions incorporating expanded polystyrene materials, including moulded and extruded products conforming to BS EN 13164 and BS EN 13165. This guide does not apply to expanded polystyrene materials with densities greater than 100 kg/m3.
This guide draws attention to the unsuitability of some standard fire test methods for certain applications of expanded polystyrene materials in buildings.
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