The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) is proud to announce the publication of the 6th Edition of the SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering—the most comprehensive and authoritative reference ever developed for the fire protection engineering profession.
Since its groundbreaking first edition in 1988, the SFPE Handbook has profoundly shaped the profession, becoming the go-to global resource for fire safety engineers, researchers, code officials, and students. Today, the 6th Edition continues that legacy with significant updates, expanded content, and vital new chapters reflecting the latest developments in fire protection engineering, science, and technology.
Key enhancements in the 6th Edition include:
- New Section 4: Fire Test Data for Engineering Methods (four new chapters)
- New Section 11: Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fires and Environmental Impacts (seven new chapters)
New and updated chapters include:
- Chapter 1-1: Introduction to Fire Protection Engineering
- Chapter 1-6: Fire Walls
- Chapter 1-9: Fire and Life Safety During Modifications, Additions, and Demolition
- Chapter 1-10: Fire Investigations
- Chapter 6-7: Flame Extinction by Active Suppression
- Chapter 7-8: Structural Fire Engineering
- Chapter 9-9: Lithium-Ion Batteries and Energy Storage
- Chapter 9-10: Refrigerants
- Chapter 9-11: Warehouse Storage Challenges
SFPE Members can receive a 40 percent discount on the Handbook by accessing their exclusive member code here: sfpe.org/publications/handbooks/sfpehandbook.
“The 6th Edition of the SFPE Handbook reflects the evolution of fire protection engineering and addresses the critical challenges facing our industry today,” said Chris Jelenewicz, PE, FSFPE, CEO of SFPE. “We are proud to deliver the most comprehensive resource available to fire safety professionals worldwide, and we are grateful to the hundreds of contributors whose expertise and passion made this edition possible.”
New and Expanded Topics
The 6th Edition addresses emerging fire protection challenges, including:
- Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fire dynamics and evacuation
- Fire risk from lithium-ion battery storage
- New engineering methods using fire test data
- Sustainable and resilient fire protection strategies
- Risk analysis in healthcare, nuclear, and mass transportation sectors
The SFPE Handbook is a critical academic and professional reference for those preparing for the Fire Protection Professional Engineer (PE) exam in the United States. Beginning this year, the 6th Edition will serve as the primary reference for SFPE’s PE Exam Review Course and will also be incorporated into SFPE’s upcoming Introduction to Principles of Fire Protection Engineering eLearning course, providing learners with a consistent, authoritative foundation in the principles and practice of fire protection engineering.
To order the 6th Edition today, visit link.springer.com/book/9783031592119.
