BS 6203:1991
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Guide to fire characteristics and fire performance of expanded polystyrene materials used in building applications
Hardcopy , PDF
23-04-2003
English
28-02-1991
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Foreword
Guide
1 Scope
2 Definition
3 Relevant legislation and insurance requirements
4 Grades and types of expanded polystyrene boards
5 Fire characteristics
6 Fire test methods
7 Handling and storage recommendations
8 Procedure in the event of fire
Appendices
A Examples of locations of expanded polystyrene
materials in buildings: guidance for installation,
fire hazard and protection
B Unprotected expanded polystyrene ceiling tiles, up to
12 mm thick, fixed to a substrate
C Contribution to fire spread by expanded polystyrene
tiles up to 12 mm thick and veneers up to 5 mm thick
D Bibliography
Tables
1 Cut board stripe colours and moulded board codes
2 Additional identification for all grades of type A
boards
3 Examples of locations of expanded polystyrene
materials in buildings
Gives information on fire characteristics and performance of expanded polystyrene materials for use in building applications illustrating a number of suitable constructions incorporating expanded polystyrene materials. Does not apply to expanded polystyrene materials with densities greater than 100 kg/m cubed. Attention is drawn to the unsuitability of some standard fire test methods for certain applications of expanded polystyrene materials.
| Committee |
PRI/26
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| DevelopmentNote |
SUPERSEDES BS 6203:1982.
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
36
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| 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 5588-9:1989 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for ventilation and air conditioning ductwork |
| BS 3837-2:1990 | Expanded polystyrene boards Specification for extruded boards |
| BS 3837-1:1986 | Expanded polystyrene boards Specification for boards manufactured from expandable beads |
| BS 476-3:1975 | Fire tests on building materials and structures External fire exposure roof test |
| BS 476-11:1982 | Fire tests on building materials and structures Method for assessing the heat emission from building materials |
| BS 476-6(1989) : 1989 | FIRE TESTS ON BUILDING MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES - PART 6: METHOD OF TEST FOR FIRE PROPAGATION FOR PRODUCTS |
| BS 476-13:1987 | Fire tests on building materials and structures Method of measuring the ignitability of products subjected to thermal irradiance |
| 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 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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