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Understanding Fire Protection Terms – Classification without further testing (CWFT)
by TDUK|14 February 23|Build
In some cases, it is possible to classify untreated wood-based products without further testing as long as these products meet the requirements set out in the relevant harmonised technical specification.
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Reaction to fire and Fire resistance
by TDUK|21 September 22|Supply
Reaction to fire classifications are completely different to fire resistance ratings yet the two terms are often misunderstood and taken to mean the same thing. This is not the case. This publication aims to set out the important differences. Understanding fire performance terminology starts with understanding the stages in the...
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Understanding Fire Protection Terms – Combustibility
by TDUK|21 September 22|Build
There are four recognised stages in the development of any fire: Ignition, Spread and Growth, Flash point into a fully developed fire and Eventual Decay. During the early stages, when a fire is still becoming established, the important factors are: Ignitability, Spread of Flame, Smoke Production and Flaming droplets.
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