B002 Building fire code

Fire safety code for buildings

Brief:

Safety aspects are the prime considerations of building construction. Fire safety in a building is determined by a number of factors. Building interior layout, occupants, circulation patterns, construction materials, access and escape routes, fire detection and fighting systems are all important considerations in building design. Key areas of a safety code of building are discussed. Current safety requirements of buildings in Hong Kong are reviewed. Performance-based fire codes are strongly recommended for buildings requiring special design such as atria.

Further information:

Wong LT, Chow WK, 1997. Fire safety code for buildings, Proceedings of Mainland-Hong Kong Engineering and Construction Standards Exchange Seminar ’97, Beijing, China, April 14-15, China Association for Engineering Construction Standard and Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, Vol. 1: Hong Kong, pp. 11.1 - 11.7.