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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Safety => Topic started by: kurnal on July 19, 2008, 05:10:04 PM

Title: Design of tower blocks of flats post war
Post by: kurnal on July 19, 2008, 05:10:04 PM

I am trying to understand the original  fire safety design strategy for a 17 storey block of flats built in 1963. The earliest version of CP3 Part 1 that I have access to is the 1971 version. This document refers to earlier versions that it replaces but does not mention any dates of publication.

Plase can anyone cast any light on this- when was CP3 part 1 first published? I know there was a part 3 dated 1948 which implies there was probablly a part 1 current at the time?

And which version would have been current in 1963 and finally- does anybody know where I may access a copy?

Title: Design of tower blocks of flats post war
Post by: Ricardo on August 05, 2008, 08:34:34 PM

Kurnal
I have just been having a quick look on the inside front cover of BS 5588-1:1990, it makes reference to the following:-
First Published as CP3: Chapter IV, 1948
Second edition as CP3:Chapter IV Part 1, October 1971
I will continue searching to see If I can help you find a copy. Hope the above is of some use to you

Title: Design of tower blocks of flats post war
Post by: kurnal on August 05, 2008, 11:04:52 PM

Thanks Ricardo
If we can find a copy of the 1948 version then many of our friends on the forum would be forever grateful.

Title: Design of tower blocks of flats post war
Post by: Mr. P on August 06, 2008, 08:13:12 AM

Kurnal, this is exactly the sort of thing to include on your publications forum you suggested,- publication needed - site or access point/link or where to buy.

Title: Design of tower blocks of flats post war
Post by: Big T on August 06, 2008, 09:55:58 AM

According to BS you won't get a new copy as it is out of print. You will have to find a code hugger. It might be in his desk draw.

Title: Design of tower blocks of flats post war
Post by: Davo on August 06, 2008, 10:20:05 AM

Prof

Google books have 66 references to chapter 1 1948, browse before you buy!


davo

Title: Design of tower blocks of flats post war
Post by: Midland Retty on August 06, 2008, 12:36:51 PM

Have a copy of the 1971 guide, alas not the 1948 one - if this is any use let me know

Title: Design of tower blocks of flats post war
Post by: kurnal on August 06, 2008, 05:23:34 PM

Thanks Davo and Midland- I have 1971 though there are a few water stains on it where val caught me comparing it to BS5588 part 1 :)

I Havn't tried google books before- i am on the case! Abe books and amazin is where I usually look.