NARM, the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, updates its technical document entitled ‘NTD01 – An introduction to natural daylight design through rooflighting’. This is in response to the issue of new Building Regulations for each of the devolved nations of the UK.
– escape of building occupants
– inhibition of the spread of fire
– structural integrity
Outlines of fire classification of construction products/building elements and fire tests on building materials and structures also feature.
The document, now on version NTD01.3, is one of a series of comprehensive technical documents published by NARM. All of these are available for free download from the NARM website.
To read updated guidance on rooflight non-fragility classifications from NARM, click here.
For further information, please contact NARM using the contact details on our website, where you will be directed to the appropriate person.
Click here to visit The Rooflight Association's website
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