Plastics have become increasingly popular in construction due to many factors, such as their performance, durability and their ability to be weathering resistant, low maintenance, cost-effective, lightweight and design flexible. These qualities make plastics ideal products for construction and an essential component for a sustainable built environment.  

Fire safety is an important priority for the plastics industry in construction. Fire safety of buildings is seen as a national responsibility. The EU supports Member States via harmonised standards for testing, classifying and declaring the performance of products used in buildings.

The Modern Building Alliance has developed a comprehensive and structured framework for use by Member States in considering their regulatory approaches to buildings fire safety. Closely linked to the 7 layers of fire safety in buildings, this holistic approach enables consideration of, not only the building design and construction, but also technical installations and fire safety management throughout the lifetime of the building, including clarification of roles and responsibilities in the value chain.

Learn more during this talk with Fire Safety expert from Modern Building Alliance, Franklyn Okwara.