BRE IP12/80 PDF

This publication provides a guide for the novice and a useful reference source for experienced practitioners. It describes key topics in fire safety engineering and highlights the issues that must be considered at the design stage and by fire safety enforcers. It covers: fire growth, smoke spread and control, structural fire protection, detection and suppression, fire service intervention, human factors and risk assessment. For each topic pointers on where to find more detailed information are provided.