New By-Laws For Fire Protection
Following the recommendations of the Royal Commission set up to investigate the Ballantyne’s fire in Christchurch in 1947, a full programme of work was initiated in fire-protection by-laws and was well advanced at the close of the year. The major aim is to establish a comprehensive code which will reduce the risk of fire and control its spread. This code will classify buildings according to hazards, considering class of construction and nature of occupancy. It will also cover, among other things, the protection of openings, the installation of fire-fighting equipment, alarm systems, and measures for evacuation.
The existing Egress Code is being revised as recommended by the Royal Commission, and separate codes and specifications are being prepared for' theatre construction, fire-resisting ratings for building materials and structures, and firefighting equipment, including sprinkler systems, riser mains, hose reels, and portable extinguishers.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 53, 19 October 1949, Page 5
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145New By-Laws For Fire Protection Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 53, 19 October 1949, Page 5
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