{"id":43641,"date":"2024-04-24T10:10:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T10:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rts.vents.co.uk\/blog\/?p=43641"},"modified":"2024-05-15T09:28:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T09:28:26","slug":"good-to-know-fire-safety-not-just-a-high-rise-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rts.vents.co.uk\/blog\/good-to-know-fire-safety-not-just-a-high-rise-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Good to Know: Fire Safety – Not Just a High-rise Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column width=”2\/6″ rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_single_image image=”43746″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]The 2018 update to the Building Regulations Approved Document B: Fire Safety, was a high-profile regulatory reform, which introduced the use of non-combustible materials in the external walls of relevant high-rise buildings over 18m in height.<\/p>\n

Less well known, however, is the 2022 update to Table 10.1<\/a> of the regulations, which imposed new fire performance classifications for the external surfaces (i.e. the outermost external material) of the external walls of mid-rise and low-rise residential buildings – also affecting the choice of materials used.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Below we have outlined the requirements for Residential Purpose Groups 1 and 2 (i.e. buildings where people sleep on the premises – flats and apartments, student accommodation, houses) – you may be surprised to find that they apply to more projects than you think.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″ rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”top,bottom” rt_grid=”true” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]\"\"Mid-rise buildings over 11m high<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regulation:<\/strong> External wall surfaces are required to have a reaction to fire performance of A2-s1, d0 or better, regardless of the distance from the relevant boundary.<\/p>\n

Achieved by:<\/strong> Using products made from non-combustible materials when fixed to or passing through the external surface.<\/p>\n

Good to know: <\/strong>Air bricks, grilles, cowls and cavity weep hole ducts are considered part of the external wall surface and Rytons has an extensive range of A1 classified options.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]\"\"Low-rise buildings 11m high or less<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regulation:<\/strong> External wall surfaces less than 1m from the relevant boundary are required to have a reaction to fire performance of B-s3, d2 or better.<\/p>\n

Achieved by:<\/strong> Using products made from non-combustible materials when fixed to or passing through the external surface as plastic cannot meet the B-s3, d2 criteria.<\/p>\n

Good to know: <\/strong>Air bricks, grilles, cowls and cavity weep hole ducts are considered part of the external wall surface and Rytons has an extensive range of A1 classified options.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Rytons A1\u00ae Fire-rated Air Bricks, Grilles, Cowls and Weep Hole Ducts<\/h6>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Meet the requirements for fire safe ventilation components in mid-rise and low-rise buildings with Rytons extensive range of Class A1 rated external grilles, covers and weep hole ducts. Compliant alternatives to plastic, they exceed the required reaction to fire performance and are custom-made in any RAL colour to match brickwork or cladding.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”bottom” rt_grid=”true” rt_equal_heights=”true” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column width=”1\/5″ rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_single_image image=”43748″ img_size=”medium” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/rts.vents.co.uk\/blog\/product-details\/rytons-a1-fire-rated-cowl\/”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Rytons A1\u00ae Fire-rated Cowl >><\/a><\/p>\n

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Rytons A1\u00ae Fire-rated Return Grilles 175mm x 175mm with Spigots >><\/a><\/p>\n

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Rytons A1\u00ae Fire-rated Round FlowRyt\u00ae Grilles with Spigots >><\/a><\/p>\n

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Rytons A1\u00ae Fire-rated Metal Single Air Bricks >><\/a><\/p>\n

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Rytons A1\u00ae Fire-rated Metal Double Air Bricks >><\/a><\/p>\n

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Rytons A1\u00ae Fire-rated Metal Triple Air Bricks >><\/a><\/p>\n

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Rytons A1\u00ae Fire-rated Metal Soldier Air Bricks >><\/a><\/p>\n

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Rytons A1\u00ae Fire-rated Metal Rytweep\u00ae (Fire-rated Cavity Weep) >><\/a><\/p>\n

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Rytons A1\u00ae Fire-rated Slim Vent\u00ae Major with Flyscreen (Fire-rated Cavity Weep) >><\/a><\/p>\n

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Rytons A1\u00ae Fire-rated External Weather Louvres >><\/a><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_column_text]For further information, or to discuss any non-combustible ventilation requirements, please do not hesitate to call our technical sales office on 01536 511874<\/strong> or email admin@rytons.com<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”default” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted”][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll”][vc_single_image image=”29171″ img_size=”500X37″ alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row rt_row_background_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_content_width=”fullwidth” rt_row_style=”default-style” rt_row_borders=”” rt_row_paddings=”true” rt_bg_effect=”classic” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”cover” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” rt_bg_video_format=”self-hosted” rt_padding_top=”0″][vc_column rt_wrp_col_paddings=”false” rt_border_top=”” rt_border_bottom=”” rt_border_left=”” rt_border_right=”” rt_border_top_mobile=”” rt_border_bottom_mobile=”” rt_border_left_mobile=”” rt_border_right_mobile=”” rt_bg_image_repeat=”repeat” rt_bg_size=”auto auto” rt_bg_position=”right top” rt_bg_attachment=”scroll” css=”.vc_custom_1627393366355{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;background-color: #dd3333 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Rytons is proud to be a family run business and \u0003British manufacturer since 1972<\/span><\/h6>\n

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