VENTILATION FIRE PROTECTION IN PRACTICE

Ventilation fire protection is and has always been a topical issue in the field of fire protection in buildings. The consequences of the cavities and systems required for ventilation have historically been shown to be critical in fire spread and death in the event of a fire. Nevertheless, the ability to address the risks and problems has not proved sufficient over the last century, and there is much evidence to suggest that this remains the case today. However, the shortcomings no longer lie in the solutions themselves, but as with so much else in our industry, the problem is responsibility and competence in design and execution. Is the freedom we enjoy today, with a plethora of alternative system choices and possibilities in ventilation fire protection, a great opportunity, or the root of much of the problem?

Author:

Mattias Arnqvist, Fire Safety Design A