The Framework Manual is part of an EU Project PRACTICE Tool Box that enables local, national and international organisations to set up agreements with industry equipment suppliers and consultants ahead of Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear incidents. The Framework approach avoids the necessity to negotiate potentially high price contracts during high profile incidents. It is recommended that the Manual is implemented by CBRNE Ltd - expert consultants in the field of CBRN.

This report provides guidance in the specification of Safe Rooms designed as a response to the threat to people from Chemical, Biological or Radiological (CBR) incidents. It does not provide guidance in respect of protection from energetic missiles or explosives. The document is to be considered as a route map for those interested in developing their own Safe Room, not detailed design advice. It provides sufficient detail such that an interested party (e.g. a school, office or factory) can understand the key design parameters that they will need to specify to a detailed design specialist. It...