The Structural Timber Association (STA) has released the latest update to the STA Volume 1 Pattern Book: Structural timber buildings fire safety in use, which provides information on the performance of different structural timber elements.
The publication, which has been peer reviewed by experts at BRE Global, demonstrates the fire resistance performance of a range of timber frame wall and engineered timber floor constructions used commonly in the UK.
By streamlining the process of demonstrating compliance for designers, manufacturers and regulators, the STA provides simple, clear instructions on what component parts within each construction element can be changed.
The latest update to the STA Volume 1 Pattern Book includes two new wall elements, minor clarifications to previously existing wall and floor elements and generic roof spandrel elements, and several clarifications aimed at making the document easier to use. The STA and its members have continued to invest in the content of the Pattern Book since it was first published in 2020 and not surprisingly it is one of the most popular downloads from the association’s website.
Paul Newman, Technical Director at the STA said: “The Volume 1 Pattern Book is one of our most important publications; recognised and accepted by Building Control Bodies as an authoritative source of information, and we remain committed to maintaining and developing its content to ensure rigorous safety design principles are always upheld.”
The latest update to the STA Volume 1 Pattern Book is available here.
