Rigid Construction
A rigid construction is a high-density constructing element designed from block work, masonry, or concrete, with an overall density ≥850kg/m³ and a thickness appropriate for the expected fire-resistance period. It...
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Rigid Floors
A floor made of aerated concrete slabs, lightweight concrete, or high-density concrete and a thickness appropriate to the required fire-resistance classification.
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Rigid Walls
A wall made of aerated concrete slabs, lightweight concrete, or high-density concrete and a thickness appropriate to the required fire-resistance classification.
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Riser
Risers are unique fire compartments. Examples include: Electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, plumbing, and communications.
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Scottish Building Regulations 2004
In Scotland, ministers are responsible for making building standards and the associated technical guidance documents. The Building (Scotland) Act 2003 grants these powers. The main purpose of the standards is...
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Scottish Building Standards Technical Handbook 2017 (Non-Domestic)
The Building Standards Technical Handbooks provide guidance on achieving the standards set in the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004.
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Scottish Building Standards Technical Handbook 2019 (Domestic)
The Building Standards Technical Handbooks guide the achievement of the standards set in the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004. This handbook applies to a building warrant submitted on or after 1...
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Seal
A fitting provided to close a gap for the purpose of controlling the passage of air, smoke, water, fire, sound, etc.
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Service Type
There are many different types of services, and each potentially require their own unique fire seal. For instance, plastic pipes are an obvious different type to an electric cable bundle...
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Service Support Construction
A mechanical support provided in the form of clips, ties, hangers, or any device designed to carry the load of the penetrating services. The service support construction does not include...
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Shaft
An enclosed space extending through one or more stories of a building, connecting vertical openings in successive floors, or floors and roof.