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Table 1: LPC test results
Test	Failure time from ignition (minutes)	Comment
Heavyweight frame only	28	Frame failed and dislodged fire-resisting panels
Lightweight frame only	23	Frame failed and dislodged fire-resisting panels
Aluminium bracket only	29	Brackets withstood fire but panels were dislodged
Heavyweight frame with facade	11·5	Glazed elements failed and fire entered floor above
Lightweight frame with facade	13	Glazed elements failed and fire entered floor above
Lightweight frame with façade (real furniture used as source of fire)	5	Glazed elements failed and fire entered floor above
Sprinkler on fire gases	No failure	Temperature was suppressed by water
Internal drenching of glazing	32	Glazing was dislodged but fire did not spread
External drenching of glazing	32	Glazing was dislodged but fire did not spread