What guidance does the RRFSO give when it comes to insulated steel faced panels?
• The changes in the legislation underline the new fire prevention approach which asks designers to identify fire risks at an early stage and try to remove them. An example would be to remove all combustible materials from areas of risk. The RRFSO has recognised the risks associated with non-combustible panels. It states, The potential for fire development involving mineral fibre cores is less than that for panels containing polymeric cores. Therefore, in areas where this is considerable life risk, it may be appropriate to consider replacing combustible panels.
