Document Status
Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
Publication
Abstract
Findings of a study into the fire performance of residential buildings, commissioned by the NHBC Foundation and carried out by BRE Global Ltd, identifying the issues that need to be considered and guidance that should benefit key stakeholders within the construction industry.
Author
Lennon, T. and Hopkin, D.
History
Related to the following: NF 51: Fires in cavities in residential buildings - the performance of cavity barriers in external walls with combustible materials (NHBC Foundation, 2013).
ISBN
9781848062214
Subjects
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Building types
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Housing/residential facilities
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Special subject areas
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Fire
Publisher History
The NHBC Foundation - National House Building Council's independent research institution - was established in January 2006 in partnership with the BRE Trust.
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