Technical Booklet L Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage Systems·Page 18
Fire resistance definition
Fire resistance measures a component or construction's ability to withstand fire effects for a stated period of time, with performance provisions detailed in Technical Booklet E.
Fire resistance (of a component or construction) – a measure of its ability to withstand the effects of fire in one or more ways for a stated period of time. Provisions on determination of performance in terms of fire resistance are given in Technical Booklet E (Fire safety).
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