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The Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document B - Fire Safety Thermoplastic Fire Rating TP(a) and TP(b)
R D TP(a) A T E
R D TP(b) A T E
Aurora’s LED Panel range TP tests were carried out by the LIA and the results detail the burning rate of a thermoplastic material. The tests that were carried out on each material samples were in accordance with BS 2782-0:2011 Method 508A Rate of burning, Laboratory method to determine whether the thermoplastic is TP(a) or TP(b) rated according to The Building Regulations 2010 (volume 2 - Buildings other than dwelling houses B). TP(a) is awarded to any material, when tested using Method 508A above, where the test flame extinguishes before a certain point on the test sample and any flame or afterglow self extinguishes within 5 seconds of the source of ignition being removed.
TP(b) is awarded to any other material at a thickness between 1.5mm and 3mm that, when tested using Method 508A above, has a maximum rate of burning of 50mm/minute.
For more detailed information on the application of TP rated materials, please see Building Regulations Approved Document B - Volume 2.
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PLEASE NOTE - ABOVE INFORMATION IS A SUMMARY - PLEASE REFER TO RELEVANT BUILDING REGULATIONS FOR FULL DETAILS
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