Fire safety engineering. 4th edition
Guide E
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Guide
Abstract
Aimed at those with responsibilities in the areas of design, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of buildings when considering fire precautions. This guide discusses topics such as UK fire safety legislation, risk assessment, fire dynamics, escape design, smoke ventilation systems, fire resistance of materials and building elements, fire safety management and fire safety relating to building facades.
Author
Kealy, M. J. et al
History
Supersedes 3rd edition. As a result of significant regulatory uncertainty chapter 16 of CIBSE Guide E will be published in online form only. This enables it to be updated in line with ongoing government announcements and changes to legislation. When substantive information is available this chapter will be accessible from the CIBSE Guide E summary page on the CIBSE website. Dated June 2019.
ISBN
9781912034291
Subjects
- Building control
- Legal issues and management
- Special subject areas
- Fire
- Building control, England
- Fire protection
Publisher History
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers received its Royal Charter in 1976. They promote careers of building services engineers by accrediting courses of study in further and higher education, and by approving work based training programmes. Their publications include technical guidance and codes which set the criteria for best practice in the profession.
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.
Accuris
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