Description

Fire is the single greatest threat to the fabric and contents of any building and, in the case of a historical building, the loss of any authentic fabric in a fire is irretreavable. It is vital, therefore, to minimalise the liklihood of fire, by early elimination of major risks, or careful management and control over risks that cannot be eliminated.

Whilst it is important to preserve the nation's finite stock of historic buildings and artifacts from both a cultural and economic viewpoint, the life safetly of occupants, visitors and staff must not be forgotten and indeed should take precedence when considering fire risk.

The central question, therefore, is how can a historic building be protected from the threat of fire with minimum intervention to the original fabric, yet remain accessible and safe for public use?