David Barber: Fire Safety and Mass Timber: Myths, Reality and Unknowns
- Author
- Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat
- Published
- Thu 02 Feb 2023
- Episode Link
- https://www.ctbuh.org/research/projects/timber-rising-mass-timber-engagement-program#tab-podcast
The adoption of mass timber for tall and large buildings on a greater scale is hindered by the prevailing fire safety codes in many jurisdictions, which are predicated on the fire properties of light or “stick-frame” dimensional-lumber construction. This episode addresses the real fire properties of mass timber, and considers the obstacles that must realistically be overcome to achieve widespread adoption. CTBUH Editor-in-Chief Daniel Safarik interviews David Barber, Principal, Fire Engineering, Arup, on the subject.
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