BS 9414

BS 9414:2019 (Fire performance of external cladding systems) is a British Standard providing guidance on the interpretation of data derived from BS 8414 tests (BS 8414-1 and BS 8414-2: Fire performance of external cladding systems) and principles for the way in which such data can be used to assess the performance of systems similar to those tested.

The following systems are covered:

• rain-screens;
• external thermal insulated composite systems (ETICS);
• self-supporting double skin metal faced insulating (sandwich) panels.

This British Standard covers specific parameters and product characteristics associated with the design of non-loadbearing external cladding systems which have been tested in accordance with BS 84141:2015+A1 or BS 84142:2015+A1. This British Standard does not cover the performance of systems that include glazed elements, infill panels or external insulation finishing systems (EIFS). This British Standard does not cover systems that have been tested in accordance with BS EN 1364.

NOTE Guidance for extending the scope of application for BS EN 1364 tests is given in BS EN 152542, BS EN 152544, BS EN 152545, BS EN 152546 and BS EN 152547.

This basis of article and further information can be found on the relevant BSI page here.

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