FIRE SAFETY IN HERITAGE BUILDINGS

'Heritage buildings are exposed to the same fire threats as other buildings. Unlike most other buildings, heritage buildings are of significant architectural and historical importance, and often contain irreplaceable contents. Implementation of the modern prescriptive codes can even have an unfavourable effect on the architectural value of the building. As a consequence, the fire safety engineer needs to use different approaches to guarantee the fire safety level.' The FPC (2006)

Tuesday, 12 May 2009

FIRE CLASSES

Fire classes in USA, Europe, Australasia and Malaysia

Introduction

USA	Europe/Australasia/ Malaysia	Fuel/Heat source
Class A	Class A	Ordinary combustibles
Class B	Class B	Flammable liquids
Class B	Class C	Flammable gases
Class C	Class E	Electrical equipment
Class D	Class D	Combustible metals
Class K	Class F	Cooking oil or fat