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	* Combating the risks at source.		* Combating the risks at source.
	* Adapting to technical progress.		* Adapting to technical progress.
−	* Replacing the dangerous by the non-dangerous or less dangerous.	+	* Replacing the dangerous with the non-dangerous or less dangerous.
	* Developing a coherent overall prevention policy which covers technology, organisation of work and the influence of factors relating to the working environment.		* Developing a coherent overall prevention policy which covers technology, organisation of work and the influence of factors relating to the working environment.
	* Giving collective protective measures priority over individual protective measures.		* Giving collective protective measures priority over individual protective measures.
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	Fire protection reduces damage and helps to safely evacuate a building. This means identifying risks and designing safeguards that help prevent and control the effects of fire.		Fire protection reduces damage and helps to safely evacuate a building. This means identifying risks and designing safeguards that help prevent and control the effects of fire.

−	The Building Regulations Part B: Fire Safety, addresses ~~all~~ precautionary protection measures necessary to provide safety from fires for building occupants, persons in the vicinity of buildings, and firefighters. Requirements cover; means of escape, fire detection and warning systems, the fire resistance of structural elements, fire separation, protection, compartmentation and isolation to prevent fire spread, control of flammable materials, and access and facilities for firefighting.	+	The Building Regulations Part B: Fire Safety, addresses precautionary protection measures necessary to provide safety from fires for building occupants, persons in the vicinity of buildings, and firefighters. Requirements cover; means of escape, fire detection and warning systems, the fire resistance of structural elements, fire separation, protection, compartmentation and isolation to prevent fire spread, control of flammable materials, and access and facilities for firefighting.

	== Suppression ==		== Suppression ==

−	Finally, fire suppression systems are those measures that are used to contain and extinguish fires. These systems are primarily designed to control flames and prevent their ability to spread~~. They use different cooling measures to control flames, and in some instances, they can provide extinguishment of the fire as well~~.	+	Finally, fire suppression systems are those measures that are used to contain and extinguish fires. These systems are primarily designed to control flames and prevent their ability to spread.

	= Fire suppression systems =		= Fire suppression systems =

−	Fire suppression is an active containment measure that operates - either manually or automatically - only when fire is present~~. In the event of a fire, these systems will be activated by some agent or form of communication~~.	+	Fire suppression is an active containment measure that operates - either manually or automatically - only when fire is present.

−	There are many different types of fire suppression systems, ~~often~~ including fixed components (such as sprinklers) or portable equipment (such as extinguishers).	+	There are many different types of fire suppression systems, including fixed components (such as sprinklers) or portable equipment (such as extinguishers):

−	~~These systems~~ use different ~~approaches~~ to ~~address~~ fire ~~safety~~, ~~including:~~	+	* Water. By deploying large quantities of water, a fire suppression system can lower ignition temperatures and suppress combustion.
		+	* Chemical agents. Fire extinguishers use different types of active chemical compounds to suppress fires. See Fire extinguishers
		+	* Inert gases. These substances remove the flow of oxygen to flames. One inert gas used in fire suppression is the clean agent known as Inergen, which uses components such as nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide. Clean agents used in engineered fire suppression systems engulf the entire space and suppress flames without harming the people or equipment in the environment. Pre-engineered systems are designed to accomplish the same purpose, but they work in smaller spaces or in targeted areas that contain specific hazards. Carbon dioxide is also used on its own in fire suppression.

−	* Water. By deploying large quantities of water, this commonly used fire suppression system lowers ignition temperature and suppresses combustion.	+	The suitability of different fire suppression systems tends to depend on the type of fire exposure or risk that is to be expected within a structure. For instance, certain fire extinguishers may be designed to protect against specific hazards or materials. These extinguishers are colour coded to indicate what type of fire they should be used to extinguish.
−	* Chemical agents. Fire extinguishers use different types of active chemical compounds to suppress fires. See Fire extinguisher	+
−	* Inert gases. These substances remove the flow of oxygen to flames. One inert gas used in fire suppression is the clean agent known as Inergen, which uses components such as nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide. Clean agents used in engineered fire suppression systems to engulf the entire space and suppress flames without harming the people or equipment in the environment. Pre-engineered systems are designed to accomplish the same purpose, but they work in smaller spaces or in targeted areas that contain specific hazards. Carbon dioxide is also used on its own in fire suppression.	+
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−	The suitability of different fire suppression systems tends to depend on the type of fire exposure or risk that is to be expected within a structure. For instance, certain fire extinguishers ~~are~~ designed to protect against specific hazards or materials. These extinguishers are colour coded to indicate what type of fire they should be used to extinguish.	+

	See Extinguishment.		See Extinguishment.
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	= Fire suppression operations =		= Fire suppression operations =

−	Fire suppression operations are classified as either offensive or defensive.	+	Fire suppression operations are classified as either offensive or defensive:
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−	Offensive measures occur when a fire suppression system is activated or when Fire and rescue services advance with hoses into a building. This direct approach is used when there is a chance that people may be alive inside the building, and the structure is still considered safe enough to enter.	+

−	Defensive suppression operations occur when fire services operate away from the fire at a safe distance - either by directing water streams from the ground or deploying suppression agents by air. This approach is meant to isolate the fire to prevent it from getting worse, although it may mean the ~~people inside - and~~ building itself - cannot be saved. Its purpose is to protect fire and rescue services as well as people and other buildings that may be nearby.	+	* Offensive measures occur when a fire suppression system is activated or when fire and rescue services advance with hoses into a building. This direct approach is used when there is a chance that people may be alive inside the building, and the structure is still considered safe enough to enter.
		+	* Defensive suppression operations occur when fire services operate away from the fire at a safe distance - either by directing water streams from the ground or deploying suppression agents by air. This approach is meant to isolate the fire to prevent it from getting worse, although it may mean the the building itself - cannot be saved. Its purpose is to protect fire and rescue services as well as people and other buildings that may be nearby.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	== Suppression ==		== Suppression ==

−	Finally, fire suppression ~~is a system~~ that is used to contain and extinguish fires ~~- or even prevent them from occurring or spreading~~. These systems are primarily designed to control flames and prevent their ability to spread. They use different cooling measures to control flames, and in some instances, they can provide extinguishment of the fire as well.	+	Finally, fire suppression systems are those measures that are used to contain and extinguish fires. These systems are primarily designed to control flames and prevent their ability to spread. They use different cooling measures to control flames, and in some instances, they can provide extinguishment of the fire as well.

	= Fire suppression systems =		= Fire suppression systems =

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	* Extinguishment.		* Extinguishment.
	* Fire protection engineering.		* Fire protection engineering.
		+	* Fire retardant.
	* Fire safety design.		* Fire safety design.
	* Flame retardant.		* Flame retardant.

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	* Fire protection engineering.		* Fire protection engineering.
	* Fire safety design.		* Fire safety design.
		+	* Flame retardant.
	* Managing fire risk in commercial buildings: A guide for facilities managers		* Managing fire risk in commercial buildings: A guide for facilities managers
	* Sprinkler.		* Sprinkler.

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	The suitability of different fire suppression systems tends to depend on the type of fire exposure or risk that is to be expected within a structure. For instance, certain fire extinguishers are designed to protect against specific hazards or materials. These extinguishers are colour coded to indicate what type of fire they should be used to extinguish.		The suitability of different fire suppression systems tends to depend on the type of fire exposure or risk that is to be expected within a structure. For instance, certain fire extinguishers are designed to protect against specific hazards or materials. These extinguishers are colour coded to indicate what type of fire they should be used to extinguish.
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		+	See Extinguishment.

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	Defensive suppression operations occur when fire services operate away from the fire at a safe distance - either by directing water streams from the ground or deploying suppression agents by air. This approach is meant to isolate the fire to prevent it from getting worse, although it may mean the people inside - and building itself - cannot be saved. Its purpose is to protect fire and rescue services as well as people and other buildings that may be nearby.		Defensive suppression operations occur when fire services operate away from the fire at a safe distance - either by directing water streams from the ground or deploying suppression agents by air. This approach is meant to isolate the fire to prevent it from getting worse, although it may mean the people inside - and building itself - cannot be saved. Its purpose is to protect fire and rescue services as well as people and other buildings that may be nearby.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki~~<br />~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.		* BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.

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= Introduction =

Buildings need to be designed to offer an acceptable level of fire safety and minimise the risks from heat and smoke. One fire safety objective is to protect the occupants and others who may become involved, such as the fire and rescue service. Also crucial are protecting contents and ensuring that as much as possible of a building can continue to function after a fire - and that it can be repaired. The risk to adjoining properties also needs to be considered, as well as possible environmental pollution.

= Different aspects of fire safety =

There are several terms used to describe different fire safety measures. While there may be some overlap, they are primarily categorised as prevention, protection and suppression.

== Prevention ==

Fire prevention is defined as proactive measures that are designed to minimise hazards. Part 3 of Schedule 1 of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 specifies some of the principles of prevention, including:

* Avoiding risks.
* Evaluating the risks which cannot be avoided.
* Combating the risks at source.
* Adapting to technical progress.
* Replacing the dangerous by the non-dangerous or less dangerous.
* Developing a coherent overall prevention policy which covers technology, organisation of work and the influence of factors relating to the working environment.
* Giving collective protective measures priority over individual protective measures.
* Giving appropriate instructions to employees.

== Protection ==

Fire protection reduces damage and helps to safely evacuate a building. This means identifying risks and designing safeguards that help prevent and control the effects of fire.

The Building Regulations Part B: Fire Safety, addresses all precautionary protection measures necessary to provide safety from fires for building occupants, persons in the vicinity of buildings, and firefighters. Requirements cover; means of escape, fire detection and warning systems, the fire resistance of structural elements, fire separation, protection, compartmentation and isolation to prevent fire spread, control of flammable materials, and access and facilities for firefighting.

== Suppression ==

Finally, fire suppression is a system that is used to contain and extinguish fires - or even prevent them from occurring or spreading. These systems are primarily designed to control flames and prevent their ability to spread. They use different cooling measures to control flames, and in some instances, they can provide extinguishment of the fire as well.

= Fire suppression systems =

Fire suppression is an active containment measure that operates - either manually or automatically - only when fire is present. In the event of a fire, these systems will be activated by some agent or form of communication.

There are many different types of fire suppression systems, often including fixed components (such as sprinklers) or portable equipment (such as extinguishers).

These systems use different approaches to address fire safety, including:

* Water. By deploying large quantities of water, this commonly used fire suppression system lowers ignition temperature and suppresses combustion.
* Chemical agents. Fire extinguishers use different types of active chemical compounds to suppress fires. See Fire extinguisher
* Inert gases. These substances remove the flow of oxygen to flames. One inert gas used in fire suppression is the clean agent known as Inergen, which uses components such as nitrogen, argon and carbon dioxide. Clean agents used in engineered fire suppression systems to engulf the entire space and suppress flames without harming the people or equipment in the environment. Pre-engineered systems are designed to accomplish the same purpose, but they work in smaller spaces or in targeted areas that contain specific hazards. Carbon dioxide is also used on its own in fire suppression.

The suitability of different fire suppression systems tends to depend on the type of fire exposure or risk that is to be expected within a structure. For instance, certain fire extinguishers are designed to protect against specific hazards or materials. These extinguishers are colour coded to indicate what type of fire they should be used to extinguish.

= Fire suppression operations =

Fire suppression operations are classified as either offensive or defensive.

Offensive measures occur when a fire suppression system is activated or when Fire and rescue services advance with hoses into a building. This direct approach is used when there is a chance that people may be alive inside the building, and the structure is still considered safe enough to enter.

Defensive suppression operations occur when fire services operate away from the fire at a safe distance - either by directing water streams from the ground or deploying suppression agents by air. This approach is meant to isolate the fire to prevent it from getting worse, although it may mean the people inside - and building itself - cannot be saved. Its purpose is to protect fire and rescue services as well as people and other buildings that may be nearby.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki<br />
=

* BS 9999: Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management and use of buildings.
* CIBSE updates Fire Safety Engineering guidance.
* Extinguishment.
* Fire protection engineering.
* Fire safety design.
* Managing fire risk in commercial buildings: A guide for facilities managers
* Sprinkler.
* Sprinkler systems explained: A guide to sprinkler installation standards and rules.
* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.

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