Concepts of a Performance-Based Building Regulatory System for the United States.

Published

March 3, 1997

Author(s)

B J. Meacham

Abstract

There is much discussion in the United States regarding the transition to the use of performance-based codes and fire safety design methods. To provide a common forum for discussion on this transition, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers convened a focus group of representatives from the United States' fire and building communities to discuss concepts and components of a performance-based regulatory system. A conceptual model, terminology and definitions were distributed to the group as a basis for discussion. Participants were asked to provide comments. Preliminary response to the conceptual model, terminology and definitions was positive. All comments received were compiled and distributed to all participants, and a two-day meeting was convened on 25-26 April 1996 to facilitate discussion and gain consensus on the future direction for the United States. This paper will present the conceptual model and the focus group consensus on the direction for a performance-based regulatory system in the United States.

Proceedings Title

International Association for Fire Safety Science. Fire Safety Science. Proceedings. Fifth (5th) International Symposium

Conference Dates

March 3-5, 1997

Conference Location

Melbourne,

Pub Type

Conferences

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Keywords

fire research, fire safety, fire science, performance based codes, building codes, building design, fire protection engineering

Citation

Meacham, B. (1997), Concepts of a Performance-Based Building Regulatory System for the United States., International Association for Fire Safety Science. Fire Safety Science. Proceedings. Fifth (5th) International Symposium, Melbourne, , [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=917022 (Accessed May 26, 2026)

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