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.
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