In the industrial and logistics construction sector, skylights are essential elements to take advantage of natural light and improve the energy efficiency of buildings. However, the recent update of the
In this article, we explain why it is so important to adapt your skylights to the current regulations, how we do it at www.panelsandwich.org and why we are specialists in this type of solutions, especially in sandwich panel roofs.
What has changed in the fire regulations for skylights?
In recent years, fire safety legislation has become more stringent, especially with regard to roof elements such as skylights. These components, usually made of polycarbonate or polyester, must now comply with a reaction to fire classification that guarantees safe behavior in case of fire.
Specifically, the regulations require that skylights installed in sandwich panel roofs have the same or better fire performance than the rest of the roof. This includes requirements on flame spread, drip, smoke production and structural resistance to high temperatures.
Why is it important to homologate skylights?
Many industrial buildings built more than a decade ago have skylights that, at the time, complied with current regulations. But with the new requirements, those same skylights may represent a risk of fire propagation or become weak points during an evacuation or emergency intervention.
Approving skylights is not only a legal issue, it is also a prevention and protection measure that can make the difference in case of an incident. In addition, having certified and correctly installed materials is a plus when it comes to passing technical inspections, taking out insurance or processing activity licenses.
How do we homologate skylights to comply with regulations?
At www.panelsandwich.org we have been working with sandwich panel and industrial roofing solutions for years. Thanks to that experience, we know in depth the technical requirements of each project and we know exactly what type of skylights to install to comply with the regulations.
Our process includes:
Personalized advice: we analyze your current roof and tell you whether the existing skylights comply with the regulations.
✅ Supply of approved skylights: we work with materials that comply with the required reaction to fire classes, both in polycarbonate and fiber-reinforced polyester.
Integration with sandwich panels: we ensure that the skylights fit perfectly into the roof, maintaining thermal insulation and watertightness.
✅ Official certificates: we provide you with the necessary documentation to certify the approval for inspections or audits.
Skylights and sandwich panels: a combination that must be well designed
Not all skylights are suitable for all roofs. In the case of sandwich panel roofs, it is essential that the skylights respect the same properties of thermal insulation, fire performance and durability.
In addition, a poorly executed design can cause water seepage, condensation or thermal losses, affecting the overall performance of the roof. Therefore, our recommendation is to always rely on specialists with specific experience in this type of installations.