Report resulting from exploring the impacts of fire protection agents on cultural heritage materials. The main objectives of the project were: to establish a reproducible test protocol that could be used for future testing and that would allow reporting and evaluation of comparable test results by disparate testing entities; to gather information on the responses of selected materials when exposed to the most commonly used portable extinguishing agents over the short and long term. This overview report is a compilation of two sub-reports addressing this topic, included in this document:
1) QUANTIFICATION: "Quantification of the Impact of Portable Extinguishing Agents on Cultural Resources Materials Fire and Agent Exposure Test Report."
2) EVALUATION: "Evaluation of the impact of extinguishing agents on cultural resource materials".

This paper researches information related to why hazards develop into disasters, and investigates a detailed, risk-informed approach to better address these hazards particularly related to fire and more effectively and efficiently protecting our cultural heritage.

Fire management implications and the design of conservation strategies on fire prone landscapes within the UNESCO World Heritage Properties require the application of wildfire risk assessment at landscape level. The objective of this study was to analyze the spatial variation of wildfire risk on Holy Mount Athos in Greece.

This Report builds upon the information and advice that was freely offered by the speakers during the Conference programme. It aims to relate the presentations, and discussion outcomes, to emerging thoughts on the impact of fire when creating a Building Information Modelling for Conservation (BIM4C) initiative by identifying what issues need to be considered in a Historic Building Information Modelling (HBIM) environment.

This document is intended for all those involved in fire prevention and firefighting within the environment of any establishment. It describes the most important principles to be taken into account in a simple The most important principles to be taken into account in a simple way, but without losing the depth and rigor that must guide the work of personnel involved in prevention.

This guide provides tips and recommendations on how to make unused or intermittently used fireplaces more energy efficient by avoiding drafts. Chimneys are often prominent and significant parts of historic buildings, which are still frequently used. Whether in use or not, fireplaces and chimneys can play an important role in improving a building's energy efficiency.

Scientific project funded by the Joint Fire Science Program studied the potential impact of wildland fire on near-surface archeological resources at six diverse sites within the Midwest Region of the National Park Service (NPS). Information was collected on fire conditions in prescribed fires on these sites. Data was collected on the impacts of fire on multiple classes of archeological materials routinely observed on sites within this region. Research encompassed different regional environments and different resource types. It is believed that by having this information, park managers will be able to more effectively balance the needs of natural and archeological resources.

The identification and assessment of fire risk with advice on its management and appropriate technology consistent with accepted conservation principles, as well as an overview of legislation. This publication replaces TANs 11, 14, 22 and 28.

This study aims to quantify the impact of the discharge that portable fire extinguishers present on cultural assets, in order to provide guidance to users about their selection.
The project is divided into two phases:
- First phase: review of the literature and development of prototypes to test its effect
- Second phase: validation of test specifications and final evaluation

Loss of collections in museums can be significant during a fire. It is important that museums put control measures in place to prevent a fire, to detect a fire, and to respond quickly if a fire does occur. To evaluate potential collection losses due to fire over a certain period of time, substantial information is required and there is little quantitative data for fires in museums. It was decided to obtain this data by collecting fire museum records from Canadian fire authorities as well as from fire authorities in other countries and by consulting with experts. This project has resulted in establishing fire Control Levels for museums and in creating a set of reference materials to help risk assessors evaluate the potential collection losses due to a fire. According to experts consulted in this study, having an active fire safety committee composed of staff and management is one of the key elements in fire prevention. Such a committee helps promote awareness and identify problems, as well as propose solutions and ensure that these solutions are applied to minimize risk of fire in an institution.
For optimal protection, museums are encouraged to have a fire alarm system that is monitored continuously as well as an automatic fire suppression system.