Dave20 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Hi All, I vaguely remember there being an ADB or similar requirement for there to be spandrels above windows as an attempt to limit fire spreading from windows up the building; I believe this requirement was removed as it was considered ineffective but they may have kept the requirement in the NFPA codes. Does anyone recall this and know which document referenced the requirement? I'm guessing the NFPA references are in NFPA 220 or 5000 but haven't checked yet. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted October 30, 2018 Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 I am not aware of any regulations limiting fire spreading from windows up the building other than B4 /section 36 in BS 9999:2008 and that appears more concerned with the spread of fire from adjacent buildings. There is a few reports from the like of BRE who cover this aspect but involving spandrel panels is new to me, I think if I was you I would post on http://firenetforum.org.uk/ and spread your net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave20 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2018 Thank you Tom, I'll try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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