National fire regulations for the use of wood in buildings – worldwide review 2020

The possibilities for building in wood have gradually increased recent decades mainly due to environmental benefits. But there are still restrictions terms of fire regulations many countries, especially taller buildings. situation has therefore been mapped about 40 countries on four continents as an update a survey 2002. main issues how high buildings with load-bearing wooden frames may be built and much visible used both inside outside facades. apply primarily prescriptive design according simplified detailed rules, which residential offices. For more complicated constructions e.g. public buildings, shopping centers, arenas assembly halls, performance based can by safety engineering using, methods evacuation smoke filling, increases the using use increase if sprinklers installed, is highlighted. Major differences between identified, number storeys permitted structures, amounts surfaces interior exterior applications. Several no specific regulations, or do not limit conclusion that large yet started larger despite supplies forest resources, but harmonizing activities principles ongoing worldwide.