scope:

This standard applies to all works undertaken on London Underground (LU) premises, including railway facilities (but not trains). This engineering standard applies to new installations, modifications, maintenance, repairs and to extensions to existing premises.

There are significant interfaces with the following asset disciplines and their associated standards:

Premises, Architectural and Building Control (walls, floors, ceilings, doors,

materials, ironmongery, glazing, means of escape signage)

Building structure and layout

Building Services (Penetrations)

Electrical Services (Emergency Lighting)

Mechanical Services (Ventilation / Smoke Control Systems, Fire Smoke Dampers, Fire

Dampers and ductwork)

Fire Detection Systems

Fire Suppression Systems

Purpose

The purpose of this Standard is to define how the design and installation of passive fire protection (fire compartmentation) is delivered, to comply with fire legislation and meet the requirements of LU Category 1 Standards 1-081 - Design and installation of fire protection systems and compartmentation measures, and 1-083 - Passive fire protection systems.