nonfireprotection
Nonfire protection is a term used in risk management and building design to denote measures and considerations that are not specifically aimed at protecting life or property from fire. It stands in contrast to fire protection, which includes detection, suppression, containment, egress design, and fire-resistance ratings. Nonfire protection encompasses a broad range of safety, security, environmental, and structural protections that contribute to overall resilience but are not primarily about fire events.
The scope of nonfire protection is broad and varies by project. Common areas include protection against floods
Regulatory and standards considerations for nonfire protection are distributed across multiple disciplines. Structural design, mechanical and
In project planning and appraisal, nonfire protection is typically evaluated through risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, and