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Use of boundary distance in measuring separation
5.8NI-wide·Technical Booklet E Fire Safety
The use of the distance to a boundary rather than to another building, in measuring the separation distance, makes it possible to calculate the allowable proportion of unprotected areas, regardless of
fire-safetysite-planningexternal-spaceRelevant Boundary Definition and Requirements
5.9NI-wide·Technical Booklet E Fire Safety
For a boundary to be a relevant boundary it should coincide with, be parallel to or be at an angle of not more than 80° to the side of the building (see Diagram 5.2). A relevant boundary may be – (a)
fire-safetysite-planningEarly consultation with Northern Ireland Water and system provider
8.13NI-wide·Technical Booklet E Fire Safety
It is strongly recommended that developers and designers should discuss project specific details with Northern Ireland Water and the suppression system provider early in the design process, to determi
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