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fire properties of products which are classified as combustible. ROCKWOOL believes that the best way
manufacturers to provide a Class 0 rating in lieu of a Euroclass rating and to focus their product marketing around it. Furthermore, marketing terms such as
fire safe, fire proof, fire retardant or flame proof are frequently used by some manufacturers to describe the reaction to
to help ensure optimum fire protection and student safety in existing buildings is to follow Health & Safety Executive (HSE)** guidance in dealing with the key fire risks during the removal and replacement of insulation and cladding. In both new build and in removal and replacement scenarios, only Euroclass certified A1 and A2 cladding and insulation materials, supported by the testing and classification to EN 13501-1 should be used. In our view, to truly ensure both public safety and building
** HSE Managing Fire Risk During Cladding and Insulation Removal and Replacement on Tall Buildings, October 2018
http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/ internalops/og/og-00106.pdf
resilience, these materials should be installed on buildings above 11m. ROCKWOOL provides practical insight
and knowledge of product performance and fire safety in its recently launched ABC (A-Rated Products, Building Envelope and Compartmentation) CPD Programme. The key learnings from the CPD programme are applicable to the main areas of the building envelope, specifically facades and roofs, in addition to highlighting the importance of compartmentation to prevent fire spread. The CPD programme, comprising three modules, aims to develop a practical understanding, to support estates managers and construction professionals involved in building design and renovation.
www.rockwool.co.uk/learning/cpds/cpd-abc/
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