With timber frame construction expected to continue growing in popularity, it’s critical that any building made from the material is adequately protected against the spread of fire. Here, cavity ...

Fire walls and fire barriers are inserted into buildings to separate spaces into reasonably-sized fire areas, or because hazards are present. ... for example, after normal business hours.

Courtesy of Parklex Prodema. In the United States, for example, stringent fire safety regulations such as NFPA 13 govern the installation of automatic sprinkler systems to protect buildings and ...

Concerns about fire prevention and safety continue to be difficult for both newly constructed and already existing buildings, particularly those with several stories. Residents’ organizations ...