Passive Containment

The main concept in containment and compartmentation is:

“To contain the one fire within the one location at all times”

To contain the spread of fire from point of origin

To limit the potential size of the fire

To separate areas of different levels of hazard

To separate areas for safe exit, evacuation or refuge

To limit threat to the structural integrity of the building

To allow sufficient time for safe evacuation, active extinguishment of fire and rescue.

Fittings and furnishings including the building itself

Furniture and equipment

Consumables

Storage items

Presence of hazardous materials

Presence (or absence) of human occupants

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