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3.4.1 Fire resistance
Performance for the fire resistance of elements of structure, doors and other forms of construction shall be determined by reference to the methods specified in BS 476: Part 20 to 23, which specify tests for stability, integrity, and insulation.
Specific requirements for each element in terms of the three performance criteria of stability, integrity and insulation are given in Table 3.4A.
3.4.2 “Deem to satisfy” provision
An element of structure, door or other part of a station shall be deemed to have the requisite fire resistance if:
a. It is constructed to the same specification as that of a specimen exposed to test by fire in accordance with the method and procedure under BS 476: Part 20 to 23, and satisfied the requirements of that test for the three performance criteria of stability, integrity, and insulation for not less than the specified period, or
b. In the case of a wall, beam, column, stanchion, or floor to which Annex 3B relates, it is constructed in accordance with one of the specifications set out in that Annex and the notional period of fire resistance given in that Annex as being appropriate to that type of construction and other relevant factors is not less than the specified period, or
c. In the case of structural concrete, it is constructed to comply with SS EN 1992 Part 1 and 2.