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Building regulations and conservation of fuel and power (2006)

The EPIC Guide to the amendments to 2006 Building Regulations AD- L2 (England & Wales); Part F (Northern Ireland and Section 6 (Scotland).

•	summarises the new requirements as they specifically relate to insulated panels
•	iidentifies where changes of approach are required so that industrial and commercial buildings fully comply
•	sets out clearly defined steps to minimise the risk of non-compliance
•	includes guidance on the use of SBEM and other NCM Models, information on air tightness testing and approved detailing to achieve compliance
•	Summarises the new requirements for refurbishment and shell and fit out projects
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Energy regulations and conservation (2002)

The EPIC Guide to the amendments to 2002 Building Regulations Part L2 (England & Wales) and Part J (Scotland)

•	summarises the requirements as they specifically relate to insulated panels
•	identifies where changes of approach are required so that industrial and commercial buildings fully comply
•	sets out clearly defined steps to minimise the risk of non-compliance
•	includes calculation examples and information on air tightness testing and standard detailing.
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Insulated Panels and the Fire Safety Order (2005)

Advice and guidance on Insulated Panels for responsible persons and enforcers implementing the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

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Guide to fire safety, specification and installation

The only complete fire guide specifically for insulated panels covering all aspects of their use as the external envelope – roofs and walls of buildings.

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Guide to the performance of external claddings in fire

This guide presents the results of the only major fire research programme to verify the Reaction to Fire behaviour of insulated panels and other external cladding systems.

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