IS 8757

: 1999

Glossary of Terms Associated with Fire Safety

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This standard provides a comprehensive glossary of terms used in the field of fire safety. It establishes a standard vocabulary to ensure clear and consistent communication among engineers, architects, fire authorities, and other professionals regarding fire protection concepts.

Glossary of Terms Associated with Fire Safety

Practical Notes
This is the foundational dictionary for all Indian fire safety codes, especially the National Building Code (NBC) Part 4 'Fire and Life Safety'.
Use this standard to clarify definitions in design documents, regulatory submissions, and contracts to avoid ambiguity.
It officially deprecates misleading terms like 'fireproof', recommending 'fire resistant' instead.