Viewpoint: Learning lessons on fire-safe design of car parks

Author: Mark Pundsack

Date published

13 November 2023

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Viewpoint: Learning lessons on fire-safe design of car parks

The Structural Engineer

Author

Mark Pundsack

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 11, 2023, Page(s) 70

https://doi.org/10.56330/YIDI5544

Date published

13 November 2023

Author

Mark Pundsack

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 101, Issue 11, 2023, Page(s) 70

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/YIDI5544

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

In the wake of a serious fire in a car park at Luton Airport, Mark Pundsack discusses some of the key fire safety considerations in car park design.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Transport & its Infrastructure Safety Fire Opinion Issue 11

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