Dividing a building into separate zones that slow the spread of fire and smoke.
Like having watertight compartments in a ship's hull, preventing fire from flooding everywhere.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Born in Yamatji Country. Currently living and working on the land of
the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung People. We acknowledge the Traditional
Custodians of this land, whose sovereignty was never ceded, and pay
our respect to their enduring connection to Country.