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CROSS Topic Paper

Timber framed buildings in fire situations - the role of the designer

Region: CROSS-UK Published: 1 November 2010


Overview

This 2010 paper was updated in 2014 and the newer version should be used for reference.

Note: this Topic Paper was published by SCOSS (Standing Committee on Structural Safety). Since March 2021, SCOSS is integrated under the name Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS).

Who should read this?

Architects and designers, Principal Designers, civil and structural engineers, timber frame manufacturers, Principal Contractors, contractors, and specialist timber frame contractors.

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