Fire Safety Design for Green Roofs and Living Walls in UK Buildings

Green roofs and living walls present specific fire safety considerations. We examine the design requirements.. Green Roof Fire Safety Fire Risks Dried vegetation as fuel source in drought conditions Growing medium (substrate) can become combustible when dry Drainage layers may channel fire Access for firefighting limited Design Requirements 1. Non combustible substrate preferred 2. Vegetation free zones (500mm minimum) at boundaries and penetrations 3. Access pathways for maintenance and firefighting 4. Irrigation systems as fire mitigation measure 5. Separation from combustible roof elements 6. Meets ADB requirements for roof coverings For green roof fire safety, contact us.