Need to understand more about the tests and how they're applied. The cladding industry reps,
>> while understandably coy, are saying it's no good testing components in isolation when they're intended
>> to work together as a system.
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This. It'll be interesting if the government release the methodology of the tests. Chatting to someone in this business there's not always a requirement to have cladding made from a completely inert/flameproof material, it all matters on the nature of the building, building materials, layout, additional fire safety measures. All the factors (and more) above influence the level of fire proof materials. I believe level 0 is the best but is uncommon.
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