Information File BIF 3 Automatic fire suppression systems and heritage protection. 2nd issue

Publication Year

2013

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Relates the risk of fire to heritage buildings and discusses the extent of the problem and looks at triggers to consider. Presents three case studies whose means of fire protection have included the installation of sprinkler systems: the National Library of Scotland, Corgarff Castle and Old Palace, Stirling Castle. Introduces standards for installation and stresses the type of system suited to heritage buildings. Advises on system design and installation.

Document History

First published as: Information File BIF 3 Sprinklers and heritage - Issue 1 dated September 2002. Updated as: Information File BIF 3 Automatic fire suppression systems and heritage protection. 2nd issue. Updated as: Information File BIF 3 Heritage buildings and sprinklers. Issue 3, October 2017.

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