scope:

Deals with the design of timber structures for the accidental situation of fire exposure and shall be used in conjunction with ENV 1996-1-1 and ENV 1991-2-2. This part only identifies differences or supplements to normal design. This part deals only with passive methods of fire protection. Active methods are not covered. Applies to elements of building structures which, for reasons of general fire safety, are required to fulfil certain functions in exposure to fire, in terms of: - avoiding premature collapse of the structure (load-bearing function); - limiting fire spread (flames, hot gases, excessive heat) and temperature rise beyond designated areas (separation failure). Gives Principles and Application Rules (see 1.2 in ENV 1996-1-1) for designing structures for specified requirements in respect of the aforementioned functions and levels of performance. Applies only to those masonry structures, or parts thereof, that are described in ENV 1996-1-1 and ENV 1996-2 and are designed accordingly. This part deals with the following: - non loadbearing internal walls; - non-loadbearing external walls; - loadbearing internal walls with separating or non-separating functions; - loadbearing external walls with separating or non-separating functions.