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Installing fire protection to structural steelwork

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: BRE Good Building Guide ; (GG 85)Publication details: Watford BRE 2017Description: 7p. ill. 30cmISBN:
  • 9781848064690
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 693.82 $2 18
Summary: Discusses the importance of correctly installing passive and reactive fire protection to structural steelwork to ensure the anticipated performance can be realised in the event of a fire. It identifies key issues for the guidance of specifiers, manufacturers, contractors and approval authorities and includes useful references to more comprehensive guidance documents. The guide highlights the importance of adequate testing, product quality, installation, maintenance and the critical role of third-party certification schemes.

Discusses the importance of correctly installing passive and reactive fire protection to structural steelwork to ensure the anticipated performance can be realised in the event of a fire. It identifies key issues for the guidance of specifiers, manufacturers, contractors and approval authorities and includes useful references to more comprehensive guidance documents. The guide highlights the importance of adequate testing, product quality, installation, maintenance and the critical role of third-party certification schemes.