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EPIC was established in 1991 to represent the rigid urethane insulated panel industry in the UK and is now the main dissemination service for insulated or sandwich panels used in construction. EPIC provides the latest technical information on products and projects and guidance on regulatory requirements and other issues concerning specification. Fire Performance 
Insulated panels and achieving BREEAM ratings
Energy Conservation
Insulated Panels and the Fire
Safety Order
Topics of interest
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EPIC is the leading authority on the performance of insulated panels in fire through its extensive testing and research programmes. EPIC works closely with the insurance industry, Loss Prevention Council and the Fire Services on fire issues and the government on fire regulatory matters associated with panels.
Insulated panel systems can help achieve BREEAM ratings of Excellent, or even Outstanding, primarily through the reduction of CO? emissions. They do this by providing a highly energy efficient building envelope in terms of both insulation and airtightness. Panels are available which can achieve U-values as low as 0.16 W/mē.K, with excellent insulation continuity and minimal cold bridging also contributing to the overall thermal performance.
Energy Conservation Insulated panels are the primary energy conservation cladding for many current buildings. EPIC was part of the industry advisory group to the government/CLG involved in the new Energy Conservation Regulations (2010). For guidance on the use of insulated panels and compliance under the new regulations click on the 'Energy Conservation' section.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into effect on Oct 1 2006.
EPIC has prepared a new Guide to assist persons responsible for applying
the FSO and undertaking fire risk assessments.