New guidance supports design of building structures for fire

Author: The Institution of Structural Engineers

Date published

2 July 2026

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New guidance supports design of building structures for fire

The Structural Engineer

Author

The Institution of Structural Engineers

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 7, 2026, Page(s) 14-15

Date published

2 July 2026

Author

The Institution of Structural Engineers

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 7, 2026, Page(s) 14-15

Price

Free

Article (PDF)

The IStructE has published a new guide aiming to clarify the role of the structural engineer in designing building structures for fire and explain how compliance with the functional requirements of the Building Regulations can be achieved.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
14-15
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Fire Professional Guidance Issue 7

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