FIRE RISK MITIGATIONS FOR EXAMPLE BUILDING 2
Intervention
Reason for inclusion
To satisfy Principle 1(a) by reducing the probability that the structure becomes a source of fuel.
Sprinklers
To satisfy Principle 1(a) providing means of vertical escape and firefighting access that cannot become source of fuel. To satisfy Principle 1(a) providing alternative means of vertical escape.
Non-combustible core
Minimum two staircases
Compartmentation between floors
To satisfy Principle 4(a) mitigating internal (vertical) fire spread
To satisfy Principle 4(a), noting this may involve fire resisting elements of façades, staggering openings (including windows, doors) or façade projections.
Façade design to prevent floor to floor fire spread
To satisfy Principle 6 and 8, demonstrating the structure can survive burnout.
Demonstration of auto-extinction
To satisfy Principle 8, reducing the risk of heat-induced delamination, unless concluded through the QDR and agreed with approving authorities, insurers and other stakeholders as not being required. To satisfy Principle 6, preventing simultaneous ignition on the top and bottom of the mass timber slab. To satisfy Principle 4(a) and 4(b), mitigating internal (vertical) and external fire spread
Heat-resistant adhesives
Protection to top of mass timber slab
Non-combustible façade construction
Fire and Rescue Service required to tackle smouldering fire Connections between floors enclosed in fire resisting construction
To satisfy Principle 10, managing smouldering combustion
To satisfy Principle 4(a), mitigating internal (vertical) fire spread
KEY
Intervention required
Possible intervention required
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Example Buildings
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