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Tall buildings performance of passive fire protection in extreme loading events, an initial scoping study, BD 2467 [electronic resource] - London DCLG 2009

Executive summary -- Introduction and background -- Objectives -- Programme of work -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- References -- Measurement information -- Acknowledgements -- Appendix A: Performance of passive fire protection in natural fires -- Appendix B: Circulated or published papers

Aims to develop an understanding of performance of passive fire protection in extreme events with the view to inform building regulations policy and, if necessary, add guidance to Approved Document B, in support of the fire safety aspects of the Building Regulations. Finds that products, systems and test methodologies are available to provide a higher level of protection than currently required by the Building Regulations. Provides several recommendations including the monitoring of passive fire protection in real fires.

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ISBN: 9781409815082

Subjects--Topical Terms:
BUILDING REGULATIONS 2000 APPROVED DOCUMENT B VOLUME ONE (2006 EDITION)
BUILDING REGULATIONS 2000 APPROVED DOCUMENT B VOLUME TWO (2006 EDITION, AMENDED 2007)

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United Kingdom--

LC Class. No.: 693.82 $2 18