Use of automatic fire suppression systems in heritage buildings
Information File BIF 3
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Information File
Abstract
Reports on the issue of fires in heritage buildings, looking at the extent of the problem, the various sprinkler systems available, with case studies including the National Library of Wales and the Willow Tearooms in Glasgow.
History
First published as: Information File BIF 3 Sprinklers and heritage - Issue 1 dated September 2002. Updated as: Information File BIF 3 Automatic fire suppression systems and heritage protection. 2nd issue. Updated as: Information File BIF 3 Heritage buildings and sprinklers. Issue 3, October 2017.
Subjects
- Historic buildings
- Building services
- Electrical services
- Fire fighting equipment
- Building types
- Special subject areas
- Fire
- Fire control
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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