Passive Fire Protection
By passive fire protection we mean the set of precautionary measures provided for
- The timely and safe escape of the public from the building - prevention of collapse in case of an incident and
- Avoiding the transmission of fire to other areas or other buildings
and includes:
✓ Architectural and construction design
✓ Escape routes - Number of emergency exits.
✓ Restriction of fire spread
✓ Other requirements
According to Presidential Decree 71/88, all buildings need study and the application of Passive Fire Protection means is mandatory.
In the case of timely and safe escape of the public are used:
• Security light
• Marking of escape routes
To prevent the spread of fire to other areas or other buildings are used:
• Characterization of dangerous areas
• Fire compartments consisting of load-bearing structures and fire barriers or opening frames.