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Amendment to paragraph 0.13 - External wall construction requirements
Page 15, paragraph 0.13(a)NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
if the external walls are constructed so that – (i) the risk of ignition from an external source, and the spread of fire over their surfaces, is restricted by making provision for them to have low rat
fire-safetyexternal-spaceAmendment to paragraph 0.14 - Material contribution to fire spread
Page 15, paragraph 0.14NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
The materials used for external walls and attachments to them, should not contribute to the rate of fire spread up the outside of a building.
fire-safetyexternal-spaceExtended application assessment procedures
1.6DNI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
Where it is proposed to assess the classification of a product or system in lieu of carrying out a specific test (as in paragraph 1.6A(b)), this should be done in accordance with the relevant standard
fire-safetyhrbexternal-spaceAddition of Fire Performance of Green Roofs and Walls 2013 to approved documents
Page 166, amendment (16)NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
Fire Performance of Green Roofs and Walls 2013 published by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
fire-safetyexternal-spaceSection 5 Overview - External Fire Spread
5.1NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
This Section contains provisions relating to the design and construction of – (a) external walls in order that – (i) the risk of ignition from an external source to the outside surface of a building a
fire-safetyexternal-spaceExternal Surfaces Requirements
5.3NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
The external surface of an external wall (i.e. outermost external material) should meet the requirements given in Table 5.1A relevant to the height of the building and the distance between the buildin
fire-safetyexternal-spaceCavity surfaces in external wall construction with masonry or concrete inner leaf
5.4BNI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
In the case of an external wall construction of a building which, by virtue of paragraph 4.40(d) (external cladding system with a masonry or concrete inner leaf), is not subject to the provisions of T
fire-safetyexternal-spaceTable 5.1A: Reaction to fire performance of external surfaces of walls
Table 5.1ANI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
Table 5.1A Reaction to fire performance of external surfaces of walls Building Type | Building height | Less than 1 m from the relevant boundary | 1 m or more from the relevant boundary 'Relevant bu
fire-safetyexternal-spacehigh-risehrbassemblynon-domesticdwellingNote on materials for relevant buildings
Table 5.1A Note (1)NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
The restrictions for these buildings apply to all the materials used in the external wall and specified attachments (see paragraphs 5.4C to 5.4F for further guidance).
fire-safetyhrbexternal-spaceAcceptable alternative material: profiled or flat steel sheet
Table 5.1A Note (2)NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
Profiled or flat steel sheet at least 0.5 mm thick with an organic coating of no more than 0.2 mm thickness is also acceptable.
fire-safetyexternal-spaceAcceptable alternative material: timber cladding
Table 5.1A Note (3)NI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
Timber cladding at least 9 mm thick is also acceptable.
fire-safetyexternal-spaceExternal wall material performance for relevant buildings
5.4HNI-wide·Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)
The provisions of Regulation 23 apply in addition to the requirements of regulation 36. Therefore for buildings described in Regulation 23(4), the potential impact of any products incorporated into or
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