Abstract
Purpose This paper aims to discuss fire safety design of single-story, single compartment buildings and evaluates whether time to structural damage is a relevant criterion when lethal fire conditions develop long before any structural fire damage can occur. Design/methodology/approach The proposed approach is demonstrated in a design case study of a steel truss in a typical Swedish single-story steel frame building. Findings While not complying with deemed to satisfy fire resistance ratings, it is argued that the proposed design still can fulfill the life safety objective. Originality/value This paper presents practical application of a conceptual paper presenting a general approach to structural fire safety design and the life safety objective.
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