Extinguishing the fire debate
Language: English Series: Fire Safety ; 80(12), 18-19(2)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: This article outlines how to identify high performance fireproof composite panels, as used in external and internal walls and ceilings for new commercial and industrial buildings, and explains how these systems safeguard a building in the event of fire. Advancements in composite panel system technology, and development of fireproof mineral wool panels have led to better fire safety standards, which have encouraged insurers to lower premiums on buildings using this technology. Also mentions the changes to be introduced by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 due to come into force in April 2006.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L132054 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 132054-1001 |
This article outlines how to identify high performance fireproof composite panels, as used in external and internal walls and ceilings for new commercial and industrial buildings, and explains how these systems safeguard a building in the event of fire. Advancements in composite panel system technology, and development of fireproof mineral wool panels have led to better fire safety standards, which have encouraged insurers to lower premiums on buildings using this technology. Also mentions the changes to be introduced by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 due to come into force in April 2006.