Modern Vehicle Hazards in Parking Garages & Vehicle Carriers

Fire Protection Research Foundation report: “Modern Vehicle Hazards in Parking Garages & Vehicle Carriers”
Authors: Haavard Boehmer, PE Michael Klassen, Ph.D., PE Stephen Olenick, PE, Combustion Science & Engineering, Inc.
Date of issue: July 2020

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Modern Vehicle Hazards in Parking Structures and Vehicle Carriers

This report details an analysis of the current scientific literature regarding the fire hazard modern vehicles represent to parking garages and marine vessels. The changes in vehicle and garage design have been documented, and the factors that most impact the fire development have been identified. Areas where current codes may be inadequate are presented and knowledge gaps and potential areas of research required to address the hazard are identified.

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