A basic guide for fire prevention, life safety & fire protection requirements for residential buildings
The objective of preparing the document is to enhance the knowledge of all the stakeholders directly related to residential buildings and engineers / architects on the basic fire safety measures to be implemented in residential buildings/ premises. The document is divided in two parts i.e. Part A and Part B. Part A of the document focuses on basic understanding on fire safety concepts. Part B of the document consists of Fire Prevention, Life Safety and Fire Protection measures that engineers / architects need to consider in residential buildings/ premises.
A fire can pose a greater threat to the life and health of individuals in residential buildings. High-rise residential buildings present several unique challenges like longer egress times and distance, smoke movement and fire control, evacuation strategies, fire department accessibility, etc. Therefore, residents of a residential/ apartment buildings need to think in advance and be ready in the event of a fire. It is important to know the fire prevention, life safety and fire protection features in the building and work together with neighbours to help keep the building as fire-safe as possible.
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