BSI BS 476-3 Fire tests on building materials and structures — Part 3: Classification and method of test for external fire exposure to roofs
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BSI BS 476-3 Document Information:
Title
Fire tests on building materials and structures — Part 3: Classification and method of test for external fire exposure to roofs
British Standards Institution
Publication Date:
Jun 14, 2004
Scope:
The tests given in this British Standard are designed to enable measurement of:
a) capacity of a representative section of a roof to resist penetration by fire when the external surface is exposed to radiation and flame; and
b) distance of the spread of flame on the outer surface of the roof covering under certain conditions.
Roofs are graded according to the angle at which they are tested, the time for which they resist penetration by fire, and the distance of superficial spread of flame on their external surface.
Keywords:
- Fire tests
- Roofs
- Roof coverings
- Roof decking
- Construction systems parts
- Rooflights
- Dome lights
- Fire resistance
- Test equipment
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