Specifying panel core materials

Where at all possible the specification of panels with core materials appropriate to the application will help ensure an acceptable level of performance for panel systems, when involved in fire conditions. The following are examples in the provision of core materials which may be appropriate to the application concerned– (a) Mineral fibre cores – cooking areas, hot areas, bakeries, fire breaks in combustible panels, fire stop panels and general fire protection. (b) All cores – chill stores, cold stores, blast freezers, food factories and clean rooms. Note – Core materials may be used in other circumstances where a risk assessment has been made and other appropriate fire precautions have been put in place.