CFPA-E Guideline No 13:2015 F - Fire Protection Documentation

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CFPA-E Guideline No 13:2015 F defines what fire protection documentation should contain and how it should be structured for consistent use across European countries. It explains the purpose of the documentation as a practical, accessible description of fire protection measures, drawn up by fire consultants or fire engineering experts and presented through dedicated fire drawings. It also clarifies the need for continuous updates during design, construction changes, and post-completion reviews, and describes its role in coordination, supervision, maintenance, official inspections, and evaluating impacts of building alterations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time43 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

The contents of the fire protection documentation

Headings

Introduction

Description of the building

Other design conditions

Minor deviations and alternative design

Escape in the event of fire

Protection against the spread of fire inside a fire compartment

Protection against the spread of fire and fire gases between fire compartments

Protection against the spread of fire between buildings

Air handling installations

Heat producing appliances

Loadbearing capacity in the event of fire

Fire fighting facilities

Fire protection installations

Other fire protection installations

Inspection and maintenance schedule

Drawings

Appendices

European guidelines

Fire protection documentation CFPA-E Guideline No 13:2015 F FOREWORD The European fire protection associations have decided to produce common guidelines in order to achieve similar interpretation in the European countries and to give examples of acceptable solutions, concepts and models. The Confederation of Fire Protection Associations in Europe (CFPAE) has the aim to facilitate and support fire protection work in the European countries. The market imposes new demands for quality and safety. Today fire protection forms an integral part of a modern strategy for survival and competitiveness. The guideline is primarily intended for those responsible for safety in companies and organisations. It is also addressed to the rescue services, consultants, safety companies etc so that, in the course of their work, they may be able to help companies and organisations to increase the levels of fire safety. The proposal of this guideline has been produced by the Swedish Fire Protection Association and the author is Lars Rang from Sweden. This guideline has been compiled by Guidelines Commission and adopted by all fire protection associations in the Confederation of Fire Protection Associations Europe. Copenhagen, January 2015 Madrid, January 2015 CFPA Europe Guidelines Commission Jesper Ditlev Miguel Vidueira Chairman Chairman CFPA-E􀂓 -GUIDELINES 3 GUIDELINE No 13:2015 F Contents 1 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4 2 The contents of the fire protection documentation....................................................... 5 2.1. Headings ......................................................................................................... 5 2.2. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 6 2.3. Description of the building ................................................................................ 6 2.4. Other design conditions .................................................................................... 7 2.5. Minor deviations and alternative design ............................................................. 7 2.6. Escape in the event of fire ................................................................................ 7 2.7. Protection against the spread of fire inside a fire compartment ........................... 9 2.8. Protection against the spread of fire and fire gases between fire compartments ... 9 2.9. Protection against the spread of fire between buildings .....................................10 2.10. Air handling installations ..................................................................................10 2.11. Heat producing appliances ...............................................................................11 2.12. Loadbearing capacity in the event of fire ..........................................................11 2.13. Fire fighting facilities .......................................................................................11 2.14. Fire protection installations ..............................................................................13 2.15. Other fire protection installations......................................................................15 2.16. Inspection and maintenance schedule ..............................................................15 2.17. Drawings ........................................................................................................15 2.18. Appendices .....................................................................................................16 3 European guidelines .................................................................................................16 CFPA-E􀂓 -GUIDELINES 4 GUIDELINE No 13:2015 F 1 Introduction The aim of this guideline is to give a simple and accessible description of

FAQs

Who is this guideline primarily intended for?

It is primarily intended for those responsible for safety in companies and organisations. It is also addressed to rescue services, consultants, safety companies, and others involved in supporting fire safety improvements.

What is the purpose of fire protection documentation according to the guideline?

It provides a simple, accessible description of what fire protection documentation should look like, summarising and supplementing information shown on fire drawings and coordinating fire protection issues across consultants.

How should the fire protection documentation be managed over time?

It should be continually updated as design and construction proceed, reviewed after completion to match the final result, and updated when changes occur during construction or after completion.

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