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Division 2 Safety in case of fire

United Kingdom

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The construction works must be designed and built in such a way that in the event of an outbreak of fire:

  1. (a)

    the load-bearing capacity of the construction can be assumed for a specific period of time;

  2. (b)

    the generation and spread of fire and smoke within the construction works are limited;

  3. (c)

    the spread of fire to neighbouring construction works is limited;

  4. (d)

    occupants can leave the construction works or be rescued by other means;

  5. (e)

    the safety of rescue teams is taken into consideration.