The ability to halt the spread of fires and to protect the building's occupants is never something an architect can take for granted."
—from the monograph

The conscious incorporation of fire-safe design is explored in NCARB's fourth monograph, Fire Safety in Buildings.

Features

• Three general objectives guide the architect: prevent ignition; control the effects of a fire should one start; and protect the building occupants and contents from a fire's effects.
• Fire-safe measures must be considered early in the design process. They include the identification of occupants and building characteristics and the consideration of building operations continuity—that is, does the building have special equipment that may be sensitive to heat, smoke, and water, and where is it located.
• Filled with schematic illustrations and representative case studies, the monograph is a call-to-action for architects who wish their further knowledge about fire-safe design.

Authors
Larry Grosse, Ph.D., is a professor and head of the Department of Manufacturing Technology and Construction Management at Colorado State University. Fred Malven, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the College of Design at Iowa State University.

Continuing Education and Cost Information
Monograph and Quiz
10 PDUs and 10 AIA LUs in health, safety, and welfare (HSW) and Sustainable Design (SD)
$250 ($150 for current NCARB Record holders)
94 pages