Description
This part of SZNS SANS 10177 gives requirements for the general introduction, information and explanatory notes in respect of the test methods detailed in SANS 10177-2 to SANS 10177-7.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Content | Page |
| 1 Scope | 1 |
| 2 Normative references | 1 |
| 3 Definitions | 1 |
| 4 Purpose of tests, reporting and responsibility | 3 |
| 4.1 Purpose of tests | 3 |
| 4.2 Reporting | 3 |
| 4.3 Sponsor’s responsibility | 3 |
| 4.4 Testing authority’s responsibility | 4 |
| 5 Notes on SANS 10177-2 | 4 |
| 5.1 Fire resistance | 4 |
| 5.2 Vertical and horizontal fixed room-dividing elements | 4 |
| 5.3 Load-bearing walls | 4 |
| 5.4 Fire-protective building elements (fire-check building elements) | 4 |
| 5.5 Columns | 5 |
| 5.6 Fire doors, doors and shutters | 5 |
| 5.7 Roofs and roof assemblies | 5 |
| 5.8 Presumed performance of building elements and components under fire conditions | 5 |
| 6 Notes on SANS 10177-3 | 5 |
| 7 Notes on SANS 10177-4 | 6 |
| 8 Notes on SANS 10177-5 | 6 |
| 9 Notes on SANS 10177-6 | 7 |
| Annex A (informative) Guidelines on terms used in the trade | 22 |