The key effects of the revised provisions of the set of rules “Fire protection systems. Fire resistance of protected items” with regard for the new requirements introduced into building regulation codes

Introduction. New provisions, introduced into building regulation codes, necessitate a revision of the set of rules titled “Fire protection systems. Fire resistance of protected items” in respect of fire resistance limits and fire hazard classes of building structures, dimensions of fire compartments, as well as their detailed elaboration with account taken of the characteristics of buildings that perform different functions. Goals and objectives. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the revised provisions of the set of rules “Fire protection systems. Fire resistance of protected items” with account taken of the new provisions of building regulation codes. Methods. An analytical method is used to formulate and substantiate the requirements for a fire protection system based on the comprehensive evaluation of provisions of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation dated July 22, 2008 No. 123-FZ “Technical Regulations of Fire Safety Requirements” (hereinafter — No. 123-FZ) and provisions of building regulation codes. Results. The contribution of the work results to the new edition of the set of rules JV 2.13130.2020 “Fire protection systems. Fire resistance of protected items” ensures the harmonization of this document with the requirements of building regulation codes. Conclusion. The research findings allow to optimize the requirements for fire resistance limits, fire hazard classes of building structures, and the size of fire compartments. The research results also help to clarify these requirements with regard for the characteristics of buildings that perform different functions.