Firefighting in heritage buildings

Steve Emery
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Steve Emery: Fire Consultant, Heritage Fire Consultancy, UK

Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, 2023, vol. 12, issue 3, 280-290

Abstract: This paper takes a close look at the mechanism of fire spread, highlights some of the fire safety challenges posed by heritage buildings and gives some practical advice on limiting the spread of fire while respecting the historic fabric.

Keywords: heritage buildings; refurbishment; fire spread; firefighter protection; firefighting; building works; stately homes; building protection; historic town centres; lath and plaster; cathedrals; HSG 168: Fire Safety in Construction. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: R3 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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