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Written question asked by Tom Cox (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 February 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Dept of the Environment

Question
When he expects a suitable large-scale fire test for large insulated sandwich panels to be developed.
Answer

Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects a suitable large-scale fire test for large insulated sandwich panels to be developed. [17281] Mr. Clappison: I expect such a test, providing an harmonised European method, to be available in about two years. The International Standards Organisation is developing a still larger scale test, but I understand this may take three to five years to perfect.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17281; 291 c219W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Construction Fire prevention Materials