4. Other Considerations
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4.1 In addition to the correct selection of the cladding system to be used, any attachments to the cladding such as;
• Signage
• Green walls/vegetation
• Sunscreens
• Feature Structures
• Downpipes
4.2 These attachments are required to have limited combustibility as per Part C1.1 clause 2.4.
2.4 Attachments not to impair fire-resistance
(a) A combustable material may be used as a finish or lining to a wall or roof, or in a sign, sunscreen or blind, awning, or other attachment to a building element which has the required FRL if -
(i) the material is exampted under C1.10 or complies with the fire hazard properties prescribed in Specification C1.10; and
(ii) It is not located near or directly above a required exit so as to make the exit unusable in a fire; and
(iii) it does not otherwise constitute an undue risk of fire spread via the facade of the building.
(b) the attachment of a facing or finish, or the installation of ducting or any other service, to a part of a building required to have an FRL must not impair the required FRL of that part.
4.3 All of these elements need to meet performance criteria as determined by a fire engineer/ certifier/building surveyor. Ie – not to constitute undue risk of fire spread.
4.4 Special consideration is required to green walls which may become a potential fire hazard if not maintained – this needs consideration to the FER + building certifier/surveyor as well as safety in design report including consideration to fire by the landscape architect for plant species and irrigations systems as well as operational and maintenance manuals.
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