Activities of the society of fire protection engineers to facilitate the acceptance of performance-based fire protection methodologies

摘要

To function effectively, a performance-based building regulatory system requires four elements: (1) performance-based codes and standards, (2) engineering tools, (3) data, and (4) a process (framework) for applying the engineering tools, methodologies, and data in meeting the objectives of codes and standards. The Society of Fire Protection Engineers is active in each of these areas to facilitate the acceptance and utility of a performance-based regulatory system. Relevant activities include development of a process guide to performance-based design, development of engineering tools, and evaluation of computer fire models. SFPE will also develop a research agenda for fire protection engineering to identify and prioritize the research needs of the profession. Additionally, SFPE has participated in the development of performance-based codes to ensure that the engineering perspective is considered in their development.