14. Glossary

For a proper understanding of the regulatory texts presented in this article, it has been deemed essential to recall the meaning and definition of the main terms used in the January 31, 1986 Order and in all the regulatory texts presented in this guide.

• Ignitability

  Measure of an object's ability to ignite under the influence of an external source of energy, under specified conditions (NF EN ISO 011925-2). Non-combustibility guarantees non-flammability.

• AM8

  Article of the safety regulations for public buildings (Établissements Recevant du Public - ERP), concerning the use of insulating products.

• ATEX

  Experimental Technical Approval issued by a committee of experts for a given process and application surface....