Whiterock style wall coverings

[Fire Monkey]

Hello,

Having looked at the CFPA European Guidelines for fire safety in restaurants - E No. 9:2012F I see that section 4.5 I notes that kitchens should have non combustible walls. Is any one aware of the flame/heat resistance or fire properties of whiterock style coverings and does any one have any thought on their suitability and application or any suggestions on restrictions/considerations on use?

Being an European guide does this document have any standing in the UK?

Many thanks,

[Phoenix]

Well, it's got 'rock' in the name, it sounds good.  But then you look it up and it's made of PVC.  

In the UK the legislation is generic and targeted at objectives rather than methods, so you can use any guide you like provided that the end result is that the premises meet the level of safety required by UK legislation.

It just seems common sense that you wouldn't want this material on the walls in the areas where the hobs are.  But I couldn't see a problem having it in the prep areas or washing up areas.  

[Tom Sutton]

Well, it's got 'rock' in the name, it sounds good.  But then you look it up and it's made of PVC.  

It just seems common sense that you wouldn't want this material on the walls in the areas where the hobs are.  But I couldn't see a problem having it in the prep areas or washing up areas.

Check out http://www.altro.co.uk/getmedia/13d463ba-d72c-4a94-81b3-f348e0f3ed87/Altro-Technical-Data-Sheet-WAL-Whiterock-Standard-White.aspx