Fire protection

Fire protection is the study and practice of mitigating the unwanted effects of potentially destructive fires.[1][2] It involves the study of the behaviour, compartmentalisation, suppression and investigation of fire and its related emergencies, as well as the research and development, production, testing and application of mitigating systems. In structures, be they land-based, offshore or even ships, the owners and operators are responsible to maintain their facilities in accordance with a design-basis that is rooted in laws, including the local building code and fire code, which are enforced by the authority having jurisdiction.[3]

Buildings must be maintained in accordance with the current fire code, which is enforced by the fire prevention officers of a local fire department.[4][5] In the event of fire emergencies, Firefighters, fire investigators, and other fire prevention personnel are called to mitigate, investigate and learn from the damage of a fire.[6]

  1. ^ NFPA Fire Protection Handbook, pg. 2-19
  2. ^ RANA, JAGENDRA (2023-06-29). RISK ENGINEERING. Blue Rose Publishers. p. 218.
  3. ^ RANA, JAGENDRA (2023-06-29). RISK ENGINEERING. Blue Rose Publishers. p. 215.
  4. ^ BHUYAN, DEVAJIT (2015-06-01). Complete Guide to Career Planning (in German). V&S Publishers. ISBN 978-93-5057-403-4.
  5. ^ Bhuyan, Devajit (2004-12-01). Multiple Career Choices. Pustak Mahal. p. 201. ISBN 978-81-223-0779-5.
  6. ^ BHUYAN, DEVAJIT (2015-06-01). Complete Guide to Career Planning (in German). V&S Publishers. ISBN 978-93-5057-403-4.