CASE STUDY: Schiphol Airport, The Netherlands The Buildings Amsterdam Schiphol is one of the world's major hub airports. In 2013, some 52 million people and 1.5 million tonnes of cargo passed through it and with numbers increasing the airport authority has to work hard to ensure infrastructure demand is met. Paramount in all this is the safety of passengers and public as well as the protection of property and assets, whether it is in the passenger terminal lounges, staff areas, retail areas or aircraft hangers. The Challenge Keeping the site running whilst protecting it fully is no easy task and Schiphol works to minimise any risks as much as possible, with one key area of focus being protection against fire. It is essential when protecting such buildings that suitable systems are in

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