For all structural elements such as floors walls and beams fire resistance of at least 30 minutes is required.
Fire resistant loft flooring.
A fire resistant loft hatch may be required in a flat or terraced property.
This tests the flame spread and optical density of smoke generated for building materials.
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Fire resistance is the measure of time hours a building can hold back fire.
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Fire resistant flooring and wall systems reduce the spread of flames and smoke in the event of a fire related incident within a.
Rockwool stone wool does not produce dangerous toxic smoke and also helps protect the building s load bearing structure protecting lives and investment.
In the event of a fire our non combustible insulation slows the spread of the flames and helps to stop a fire developing.
A 30 minute fire resistance is considered adequate for occupants to become aware of a fire and make their escape or for the fire brigade to arrive and rescue them.
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Concrete one of the most common building materials is also an excellent fire resistant material it is noncombustible and has low thermal conductivity meaning that it takes a long time for fire to affect its structural load bearing ability and it protects from the spread of fire.
In addition the existing first floor should have adequate fire resistance and should be checked accordingly.
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30 or 60mins relates to the concept of fire resistance and typically relates to the ability of an elevation or door to withstand the passage of a fully developed fire for said amount of time.
Benefits of fire resistant floors and walls.
Fire resistance is the length of time that a building can hold back a fire.
Class 1 requires below 25 for flame spread and below 450 ds for smoke generation.
Loft conversions are required to provide half an hour protection.