Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: Architectural Engineering: Fire Protection

Internet Resources on Fire Protection Engineering

Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) FIREDOC Publications
A collection of over 4500 publications related to fire and building research, including many on material science, design, and performance.
Facts for Steel Buildings: Fire
An AISC publication on the fire performance of steel in structural applications.
NFPA 101: Life Safety Code
Free read-only access to the latest edition is permitted upon free registration by the user.
NFPA Fire Safety Code and Standards
Free read-only access to all NFPA fire and electrical safety standards. PDF download not permitted.
NIST: Fire.gov
Links to fire related software, experimental fire data and mpeg/quick time movies of fire tests.
Performance-Based Structural Fire Design: Exemplar Designs of Four Regionally Diverse Buildings using ASCE 7-16, Appendix E
This ASCE publication describes performance-based structural fire design (PBSFD) methods and provides real-world design applications by leading structural engineering firms.
USG Fire-Resistant Assemblies Catalog
This resource lists fire-resistant assemblies using USG wallboard wall and ceiting systems, as well as the related evaluation reports