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Cardington: The Biggest Fire Space in the World

Synopsis
Shows the space, size and 15 specialist rigs within the Fire Research Station’s Cardington Laboratory, a former air ship hanger which is used for full-scale fire and explosion testing. There are examples of highrack storage, smoke movement, sprinkler protection, gas explosions, and fire performance of various materials. Rigs include a three-bedroomed house, department store floor, aircraft, and a mobile laboratory.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
1989
Uses
Those concerned with fire aspects of construction, transport, production, training and education.
Subjects
Engineering; Health & safety
Keywords
fire investigation

Credits

Director
David Hayward
Producer
Sally Lessiter
Writer
Sally Lessiter

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£37.60
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
14 minutes
Year
2005

Production Company

Name

Building Research Establishment Film Unit

Notes
Programmes for sale through Construction Research Communications Ltd

Distributor

Name

Building Research Establishment

Email
bookshop@bre.co.uk
Web
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Phone
01923 664272
Address
Bookshop
Bucknalls Lane
Garston
Watford
WD25 9XX

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