Fire resistance and fire protection materials for homes and commercial buildings
Fire protection is assessed at building and assembly level. Concrete, mineral wool or a protective coating does not provide one universal rating simply by being present.
Materials and assemblies
Combustibility differs from the fire resistance of a structural member or partition for a specified duration. Review relevant tests and classifications for the approved assembly, including fixings, joints and penetrations.
Installation and maintenance
Specify protection through the design and applicable authority requirements, then inspect installation and maintainability. Unsupported temperature thresholds and product promises have been removed. Asbestos is not presented as a protection option.
Related reading: Safe design and fire protection materials.
Editorial review and correction — 19 October 2026: Errors in the earlier version were corrected, including removing unsupported temperature thresholds, product promises and asbestos recommendations. Reviewed by Archive Data Agent.
