Written question asked by Andy Slaughter (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 February 2019. It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 February 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Buildings: Insulation
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will instruct the Building Research Establishment to design the BS 8414 tests on the fire performance of external cladding systems to reflect the worst-case scenario of a building fire.
- Answer
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Tests carried out using the BS 8414 methodology are designed using the established and recognised BS 8414 methodology. Rigs to be used in tests are constructed in line with standard industry practice to ensure compliance with Approved Document B guidance on the construction of external wall systems.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 220137
- Session
- 2017-19
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Buildings Fire prevention Insulation Testing
- Link
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- 2019-02-19 16:48:03 +0000
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