Amendments Booklet AMD 7 2022 (Booklets B C E)·Page 18·Table 5.1A
Table 5.1A: Reaction to fire performance of external surfaces of walls
This table specifies the minimum fire performance classifications (reaction to fire) required for external wall materials based on building type, height, and distance from relevant boundary. Different classifications apply depending on whether materials are located less than 1 m or 1 m or more from the relevant boundary.
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 buildings' as defined in regulation 23(4) | Class A2-s1, d0(1) or better | Class A2-s1, d0(1) or better
Assembly and recreation | More than 18 m | Class B-s3, d2(2) or better | From ground level to 18 m: class C-s3, d2(3) or better. From 18 m in height and above: class B-s3, d2(2) or better
Assembly and recreation | 18 m or less | Class B-s3, d2(2) or better | Up to 10 m above ground level: class C-s3, d2(3) or better. Up to 10 m above a roof or any part of the building to which the public have access: class C-s3, d2(3) or better(4). From 10 m in height and above: Class E-d2 or better
Any other building | More than 18 m | Class B-s3, d2(2) or better | From ground level to 18 m: class C-s3, d2(3) or better. From 18 m in height and above: class B-s3, d2(2) or better
Any other building | 18 m or less | Class B-s3, d2(2) or better | Class E-d2 or better
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