Fire safety in Hospitals - taking a pragmatic approach.
It is very easy to over-specify fire safety and protection in Hospitals and other healthcare buildings. The risks are potentially high and the issues are diverse in nature. Furthermore, the consequences of getting it wrong are often unthinkable. That being said, sometimes we can find solutions that could vary from standards, that do not require huge expense - both initially and into the future. A thoughtfully reasoned and pragmatic approach could be the key. British Standard