Structural Fire Suppression
If you are building a new residential or commercial premises there
are a number of building fire protection methods you might consider
implementing to ensure maximum structural fire suppression.
Structural fire protection is the first step in securing a property
against fire, the second step being active fire protection in the
form of a sprinkler system, for example, and thirdly fire education,
making sure people understand exactly what to do in the event of
a fire.
Structural fire protection is intended to limit the spread of fire
and compartmentalise fire until the fire service is able to attend
the scene. Structural fire protection uses an occupancy separation
strategy to save lives and protect trapped occupants from high temperatures
and poisonous gases emitted from the fire.
Structural fire suppression starts from the conception a building
design and may include the following fire protection disciplines:
• Structural fire resistant steel
• Fire curtains and cavity barriers
• Fire walls
• Fire floors
• Fire doors
• Fire Windows
• Intumescent painting and spraying
Structural fire protection is particularly important in factories
or ships that carry hazardous liquids or explosives. Fire protection
must be capable of containing a fire for a substantial period of
time to prevent further mass explosion or the burning of chemicals
harmful to the environment. Firewalls for example can ward off fire
for up to 2 hours depending on the installation. A structural fire
suppression company will advise you on the most appropriate installation
depending on the size of the building.
Old Buildings and Small Residential Buildings
In old buildings, small domestic residences or flats, limited structural
fire protection will have been built into the design of the building,
therefore fire doors, smoke alarms and fire extinguishers play even
more of a prominent role in the protection of occupants. In these
instances, active fire protection is the best way to ensure that
fire damage is minimised and occupants are kept safe at all times.
Even with structural fire protection, if a fire is burning for some
time before an occupant wakes up, it could well be too late.
In older buildings and domestic residences, a sprinkler system will
activate automatically in the event of a fire acting as instant
fire protection for those inside. Without structural fire protection
built into the design of a building a fire will spread very quickly
and indiscriminately. In just a few minutes a building can be engulfed
in flames – installing a sprinkler system is the only practical
method of active fire safety outside of passive structural fire
protection.
Whether or not you have adequate building fire protection, you may
want to consider the added protection of fire sprinklers in your
home or commercial residence. At Fire Fighter 24/7 we offer free
consultation and advice on the best way to protect you from fire.
Our experts have extensive experience and the highest certification
in fire safety. Contact us today for free advice on fire protection.
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