Routledge Fire from First Principles - Building Fire Safety Guide

Fire safety is a fundamental requirement for any building and affects many different professions involved in the construction process. Following the success of its previous three editions, Paul Stollard returns to update and expand this classic introduction to the theoretical basis of fire-safety engineering and risk assessment. This guide is specifically written for architects, building control officers, and other construction professionals who do not have a background in fire engineering. By avoiding complex calculations and difficult specifications, the book provides a clear overview of the necessary concepts required to understand fire safety in a design context. It serves as a practical resource for those needing to grasp the core principles of risk assessment and safety design without getting lost in heavy mathematical formulas.