NCC 2019 Volume Three
2.7 Design scenario (IS)

2.7 Design scenario (IS)

Rapid fire spread involving internal surface linings

Design scenario in brief

Design scenario in brief

Interior surfaces are exposed to a growing fire that potentially endangers building occupants.

Required outcome

Demonstrate that the level of safety be at least equivalent to the Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions.

2.7.1 Design scenario description

The performance criteria required for lining materials will depend on their location within a building, and the use of the building.

2.7.2 Typical method or solution

Linings, materials and assemblies in Class 2 to 9 buildings must comply with the appropriate provisions in NCC Volume One Specification C1.10 Table 1 or be demonstrated to provide equivalent performance with respect to the performance criteria prescribed in the referenced test standards.