Ensuring Fire Safety in Modern Modular Construction

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) require special fire considerations due to lightweight and sometimes combustible materials (e.g., CLT, SIPs), concealed cavities, and reliance on protective linings. Key fire hazards include cavity fire spread, installation defects, and reduced inherent fire resistance. Effective fire safety mandates integrating fire engineering from design through installation, ensuring fire-resistant construction elements, cavity barriers, and vigilance during the...