This document describes a methodology for the selection of design fire scenarios for use in fire-safety engineering analyses of any built environment, including
buildings,
structures, and
transportation systems.
This document specifies procedures for selecting a manageable number of design fire scenarios using a qualitative or semi-quantitative approach.
NOTE See ISO 16732‑1 for a full quantitative approach using risk assessment.
BSI recommends this version of standard for organisations operating in or with the UK. The ISO edition is available here if required.