ABSTRACT
The safety of existing buildings is a very topical issue. In general, in countries of the world, the national construction building codes are periodically updated in response to changing technology, new materials and products, and the changing needs of building occupants and the community at large. Besides they can provide changes in required level of performance and modifications of administrative provision. However, a building constructed according to a past building code probably will not be able to satisfy all the provisions of the new rules. This paper deals with the safety of the existing buildings with particular reference to the fire vulnerability. Moreover, the procedures that can be used in European Countries are deal with based on the contribution of the WG1 members. The safety of existing buildings is a very topical issue. In general, in countries of the world, the national construction building codes are periodically updated in order to improve the level of safety, health, welfare and property protection. However, a building constructed according to a past building code probably will not be able to satisfy all the provisions of the new rules.
