Division 2 Safety in case of fire
United Kingdom
The construction works must be designed and built in such a way that in the event of an outbreak of fire:
- (a)
the load-bearing capacity of the construction can be assumed for a specific period of time;
- (b)
the generation and spread of fire and smoke within the construction works are limited;
- (c)
the spread of fire to neighbouring construction works is limited;
- (d)
occupants can leave the construction works or be rescued by other means;
- (e)
the safety of rescue teams is taken into consideration.