Passive Fire Protection Handbook

For many, an awareness of fire protection goes no further than smoke detectors, break-glass alarm points and fire extinguishers in emergencies backed-up by the fire and rescue service. But to protect people and buildings in the event of fire, the building itself must first be designed, built, and maintained to withstand fire. This handbook explains the vital role and various types of built-in fire protection.

This handbook covers:

• Legislation and enforcement
• Principles of passive fire protection
• Elements of passive fire protection
  •  building structure
  • internal non-structural features
  • building services
  • doors
  • glazing
  • ventilation.

Published in 2015.

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