From a safety and structural engineering standpoint, I'd assume that the goal of fireproofing isn't to make buildings that can withstand a fire, but to make bui

From a safety and structural engineering standpoint, I'd assume that the goal of fireproofing isn't to make buildings that can withstand a fire, but to make buildings that can resist a fire for enough time until the building is evacuated and the fire department arrives. Hence the reason why fireproofing is rated in hours, at least in the US.