What is BS EN 1365-5 – Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements about?
BS EN 1365-5 focuses on balconies and walkways. The aim of the BS EN 1365 series is to ensure the building elements are fireproof which ensure the safety of the residents. BS EN 1365-5 is a fifth of part of the BS EN 1365 series of standards that specifies a method for determining the fire resistance, in respect with loadbearing capacity and with no separating function, of:
- Balconies exposed to the fire from either outside or inside the building
- Walkways exposed to the fire from either outside or inside the building
Who is BS EN 1365-5 – Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements for?
BS EN 1365-5 on loadbearing elements is useful for:
- Loadbearing elements manufacturers
- Civil engineers
- Fire safety departments
- National Fire Protection Association
Why should you use BS EN 1365-5 – Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements?
It is important for the building elements to be fire-resistant as they improve the safety of occupants, firefighters, and neighbors during fire events, and minimize damage, so buildings can return to use quickly, boosting community resilience. Testing the fire resistance of a building element involves determining its behaviour when exposed to a particular heating condition.
BS EN 1365-5 provides fire resistance test standards related to the ability of a specimen of system construction to prevent the spread of flame or smoke in a fully developed fire and maintain structural stability. This will ensure that the material used in the construction of balconies and walkways is fire resistant and safe for people during a fire evacuation.
