Fire sprinkler systems in timber framed buildings
Information File BIF 18
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Information File
Abstract
Highlights the risks posed by timber framed buildings citing a serious fire in 2006 at a housing development in north-west London. Urges a review of the building regulations and includes recommendations for such structures to install sprinkler systems.
History
Issue 1 dated September 2014.
Subjects
- Building control
- Fire control
- Building systems/frame
- Timber building systems/frame
- Legal issues and management
- Special subject areas
- Fire
- Building structure
- Building control, General guidance
Publisher History
Previously known as British Automatic Sprinkler Association, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association is the UK's trade association for the fire sprinkler industry.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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