What fire performance is required for external timber cladding?
The fire performance of timber cladding for a building is commonly stipulated by Building Control – this is usually either Class 1 BS 476 part 7 or Class 0 BS 476 Parts 6 & 7, with Class 0 being the higher level of fire protection. The main criteria when determining the fire performance required is the proximity of the building in relation to those around it.
