Classic Below Ground Supported Slab - Jablite

4.0FIRE PERFORMANCEIn common with all organic materials, EPS is combustible. However, provided it is specified and installed correctlyand in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and BS 6203, it will not present any undue fire hazard.The standard recommends that for all applications, the material should be protected by either a laminatedfacing layer, or by being enclosed by the form of construction.EPS is considered less toxic than many common building materials. It produces around 93% less carbonmonoxide compared to solid woods and 98% less than chipboard (from tests carried out by APME).CombustionEPS is ‘combustible’ as defined in BS 476: Part 4.When burning, EPS behaves like other hydrocarbons such as wood and paper. The products of combustion arehydrogen bromide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, styrene, and water vapour; the decomposing styrene willgive off a certain amount of dense black soot.Neither chlorine nor cyanide is given off by EPS in a fire.EPS is 98% air therefore combustion gases from burning EPS will always be at a low level.Insulation for flat roofs is rated in categories E or F under BS EN 13501-1:2002 Fire classification of constructionproducts and building. The categories are defined as follows:Class F: Products for which no reaction to fire performances are determined or which cannot be classified inone of the Classes A1, A2, B, C, D, E.Class E: Products capable of resisting, for a short period, a small flame attack without substantial flame spread.The entire Jablite EPS range of insulation products for roofs contains a fire-retardant additive making itrated Class E. This is important as it reduces the fire risk caused by vandalism or accidental ignition onsite, either during storage or installation.EPS Products within the Jablite inverted roof range shrink away from the heat source when exposed to ignitionenergy. When ignited by the heat source, it self-extinguishes when the heat source is taken away.Ignition temperatureCombustible gases are produced around 350ºC and flash ignition temperature is 490ºC.Calorific value40MJ/kgSpecific heat capacity1.13kJ/kgºCFloors | Walls | Roofs Jablite Claymaster Technical Information 30