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Reaction to fire performance of aluminium composite panels (ACPs)

All content related to C3 C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the source

Guidance

Guidance for aluminium composite panels[PDF 840 KB]

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  • Published on 15 February 2016

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Introduction

​An outline of some of the Building Code requirements for the fire performance of aluminium composite panels (ACPs) used as external claddings. 

Contents

This guide focuses on Building Code clause C3: fire affecting areas beyond the fire source.

Contents

  • Understanding the guide
  • Aluminium composite panels
  • Building Code requirements: reaction to fire
  • Demonstrating compliance
  • Fire test methods
  • Further information 

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This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: