how to calculate fire load

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The fire load of a building is a number measured in kilograms-per-square meter. The fire load of a compartment, which can be a building or container, represents the maximum amount of combustible material that is safely stored in that compartment.

Please refer: NFPA 557 - Standard for Determination of Fire Loads for Use in Structural Fire Protection Design for further details.

In simple terms fire loading is a measurement used by fire-fighters and other fire safety professionals to determine the potential severity of a fire in a given space. It describes the amount of combustible material in a building or confined space and the amount of heat this can generate.

1. Determine the weight of combustible materials in the compartment for which you wish to calculate fire load. ...
2. Determine the value of these materials in calories. ...
3. Determine the area of the compartment. ...
4. Multiply M by C and divide the total by A to determine the fire load