A recent safety report from Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures UK (CROSS) has highlighted the importance of considering reaction to fire performance in discontinuous ceiling and baffle products. Often these products may offer excellent sound absorption properties using PET or similar materials which can contribute to the development of a fire and therefore may require a classification in accordance with BS EN 13501-1 that aligns with the guidance in Approved Document B or other specified fire strategy.
Reaction to fire classification is derived from tests against a number of standards that vary in applicability between materials and applications so make sure to check with the manufacturer before specifying that the evidence provided is representative of the product in its installed application.