New UK cladding fire tests
BSI has published revised test methods for fire performance of building external cladding materials (BS 7414). The updated standards cover non-loadbearing systems either (part 1) applied to the building masonry or (part 2) on steel frame. Changes concern the test specimen definition and dimensions and expanded requirements for post-test examination and test report.
“BSI revises British Standard test method for the fire performance of external cladding systems”, 30th April 2020 https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/media-centre/press-releases/2020/april/bsi-revises-british-standard-test-method-for-the-fire-performance-of-external-cladding-systems/