PD 6512-3:1987

This standard PD 6512-3:1987 Use of elements of structural fire protection with particular reference to the recommendations given in BS 5588 'Fire precautions in the design and construction of buildings' is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.220.50 Fire-resistance of building materials and elements
• 13.220.20 Fire protection
• 81.040.20 Glass in building

This Part of PD 6512 provides guidance on the performance of glass under fire test conditions and notes some of the factors which need consideration in the design of glazed elements.

Areas glazed with plastics materials are not covered.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this Published Document are listed on the inside back cover.

Requirements for the fire performance of glazed areas, the parameters which influence fire performance and the fire performances achieved by different types of glass.