Wood Information Sheet 4-11 Wood-based panel products and timber in fire
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
The behaviour of wood-based panel products such as plywood, particle boards and fibre boards, in addition to timber, when exposed to fire conditions. Covers fire protection as well as smoke control and production.
Document History
Superseded by the August 2020 edition. March 2014 edition. Supersedes the 2009 edition. First published in 1991 as Timber and wood-based sheet materials in fire; revised 2009.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
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