Sprinklers in car parks

Information File BIF 10A

British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association, 2024
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Abstract

Looks at system design and installation considerations relating to car parks and covers: warning signs, new hazards, building regulations, government concerns, and modern storage methods. Recommends designers consider installing automatic sprinkler systems in car parks, to enable getting fires under control quickly and make it safe for fire fighters to carry out their duties.

History

First published: Issue 1 as Fire sprinkler systems in car parks dated October 2010. Updated September 2020 and September 2024 as Information File 10A Sprinklers in car parks.

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Electrical services
  • Special subject areas
  • Fire
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Fire fighting equipment
  • Fire control
  • Roads
  • Car parks

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.

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