In these cases it would be best to prevent possible accidents that may cause a fire.
But his knowledge and, most structural timber belongs to the class M3 (fuel and moderately flammable) UNE 23,727
All facilities fireplaces, saunas, etc.. They would have to meet the standard Eurocode 5.
In buildings log structures can achieve a good performance to its resistance to fire, but the coatings generally have a worse reaction. Using non-combustible materials such as carton board - gypsum (fireproof) for coating the interior walls can be met most of the existing regulations.
In many countries favor the use of glued log beams to cover large spans of public buildings by good resistance to fire.
Generally very little is known fire behavior of log buildings in different countries have different regulations. For example, log buildings regulations allowing up to eight floors building when in the neighboring country is only allowed up to two. There are countries that strictly require the use of non-combustible or low fuel (M0 or M1) when others have to install sprinklers or auxiliary means of escape.
Conclusions: Among the ten European codes can observe the following:
The log structures are permitted from 2 to 10 plants. Mostly between 5 and 8.
In the half-timbered buildings of 3 floors require a fire resistance of 30 or 60 minutes. Most countries require 60 minutes.
escape routes in most countries require a fire resistance depending on the number of plants.
With regard to areas, most countries allow the blocks of log floors where escape routes are lined with fireproof materials.
The surface of the log walls may be up to three floors.
The floors are made of Log home manufacturer new mexico , except in some countries.
We are working to unify the various European standards.
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