Additional requirements for watermist systems protecting high-rise buildings

Guidance Note

Fire Industry Association, 2016
Additional requirements for watermist systems protecting high-rise buildings Download document

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Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

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Guidance Note

Abstract

Gives an overview of the design, zoning, pipework calculations and water and power supplies of watermist systems in high-rise buildings.

History

Issue 1, March 2016. This Guidance Note is intended as a general guidance and is not a substitute for detailed advice in specific circumstances. Although great care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of this publication to ensure accuracy, FIA cannot in any circumstances accept responsibility for errors, omissions or advice given or for any losses arising from reliance upon information contained in this publication.

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Tall buildings
  • Special subject areas
  • Electrical services
  • Fire fighting equipment
  • Non-traditional buildings
  • Building services
  • Fire

Publisher History

The British Fire Protection Systems Association (BFPSA) the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA) and the Fire Industry Confederation (FIC) merged in April 2007 to form the Fire Industry Association.

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