Technical Booklet B Materials and Workmanship·Page 14·2.9
Past experience as evidence of material suitability
Historical performance of a material in existing buildings in use may demonstrate that it is capable of performing its intended function.
Past experience, such as in a building in use, may show that the material is capable of performing the function for which it is intended.
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