FPA Design guide for the fire protection of buildings. Core document. Compartmentation
Publication Year
2008
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Examines the principle of compartmentaion in buildings as part of fire protection of buildings, looking at the role, aspects and purpose. Also covers the fire resistance and construction of compartment walls and floors, openings, protected zones, structural frame and the behaviour of materials in fire.
Document History
Also known as: BDM2 - Fire protection of buildings - Core document - compartmentation (FPA, 2008). Sponsored by the Insurers' Fire Research Strategy Funding Scheme (InFiReS).
ISBN
1902790588
Publisher Information
Fire Protection Association
The Fire Protection Association is the UK's national fire safety organisation, providing research, consultancy, training, membership, publications, risk surveying and auditing to assist fire, security and safety professionals.
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