Information File BIF 3 Sprinklers and heritage

Publication Year

2002

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Relates the risk of fire to heritage buildings. Presents two case studies whose means of fire protection have included the installation of sprinkler systems: the National Library of Scotland and Duff House. 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: Sprinklers and heritage - Issue 1 dated September 2002. 2nd Issue dated April 2013: Automatic fire suppression systems and heritage protection.

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