- Author
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Basson, G. R.
- Title
- New Directions in Office Planning: The Influence of the Fire Properties of Materials and Components on Fire Safety.
- Coporate
- National Building Research Institute, Pretoria, South Africa
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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office buildings
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fire safety
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building materials
- Abstract
- The fire properties of some materials and building components used in modern office buildings are described. Recommendations are made on the selection and use of materials and components to ensure a reasonable degree of passive (built-in) fire-safety without detracting from the functionality and flexibility of buildings.