Information File BIF 5 Sprinklers in warehouses

Publication Year

2003

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Describes the scale of fire losses in warehouses and their vulnerability. Identifies the causes of fire in warehouses. Explains how automatic fire sprinkler systems work and why they are successful. Attempts to dispel the perception that sprinklers cause water damage. Outlines some legislative background. Promotes the cost benefits of sprinkler protection. Addresses the safety of fire fighters, environmental issues, and the storage of high-risk materials.

Document History

Issue 1 dated June 2003. Superseded by BIF 5 Sprinklers in warehouses (BAFSA, 2015).

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