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Report BR 236 Fire grading of buildings: Part I. General principles and structural precautions

Publication Year

1946

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Review of the underlying principles of fire protection in buildings presenting the results in the form of recommendations. The main area of focus for Part 1 is limiting the development and spread of any fires that have started in terms of the planning, construction and separation of buildings (passive defence). It encompasses steps to secure proper subdivision of large buildings by walls and floors of adequate fire resistance. It takes into account the design of load-bearing members to provide this resistance, and considers how access by firemen is facilitated. It includes steps to minimise the risk of the spread of fire from one building or part of a building to another.

Document History

Post-war building studies No.20. Replaces: Fire grading of buildings: general principles and structural precautions (TSO, 1946).

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BRE

BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.

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