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Specifies a method of testing the fire resistance of load baering walls. It is applicable to both internal and external walls. The fire resistance of externall walls can be determined under internal or external exposure conditions. The fire resistance performance of load bearing walls is normally evaluated without perforations such as glazing. It can be demonstrated that the design of the opening is such that load is not transmitted to the perforation, then the perforation need not to be tested in the loaded condition. If perforations are to be included the effects of these will need to be separately established. The performance of fire resistant glazing is addressed in prEN 1364-1.